Homer is 0-10 against Soldotna since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Homer Mariners have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Soldotna Stars at 5:45 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
Homer is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Kodiak, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Homer was ranked 23rd). Everything went Homer's way against Kodiak on Friday as Homer made off with a 17-7 victory. Homer's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Malachi Raymond was incredible, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Clyde Clemens, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Soldotna gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They blew past Kodiak 16-1.
Derrick Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Matthew Schilling, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Easton Hawkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Homer's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Soldotna, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Homer has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Soldotna struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Homer might still be hurting after the 12-6 defeat they got from Soldotna in their previous meeting on Monday. Will Homer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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