On Saturday, Eagle River faced Dimond in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Eagle River Wolves' pitchers stepped up to hand the Dimond Lynx a 9-0 shutout. Eagle River might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Gunner Mountcastle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Mountcastle has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mountcastle was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Eagle River let Tommy Molloy and Liam Lierman loose on the outfield. Molloy scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Lierman scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kamden Kurtz was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Eagle River's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Dimond, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eagle River will face off against Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Eagle River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Dimond, they will head out on the road to challenge South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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