The Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Glacier Pilots faced-off in a doubleheader on Thursday at Mulcahy Park; game one a rescheduled, rained-out contest from two weeks back, and game two the scheduled pairing.
Oilers 5 – Pilots 4 Game One
The Oilers scored a single run in the third inning and a solo home run by Nathan Webb in the fourth inning tied the score at 2-2 with the Pilots. The Oilers opened a three run lead with a three-run fifth inning. Trent Paddon recorded a strike out with a Pilot runner on second to close the game. Joey Becher, of Soldotna, started the game on the mound and recorded four innings, allowing three runs and six hits. Final Score: Oilers 5 – Pilots 4.
Pilots 2 – Oilers 0 Game Two
The Oilers managed only one hit in seven innings in a 2-0 loss to the Pilots.
Oilers Road Schedule
The Oilers travel to Palmer for a pair of games against the Mat-Su Miners.
Friday’s game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.; Saturday is also scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. first pitch.
Follow the Oilers on ESPN 1140AM and www.radiokenai.com with the Sweeney’s Pregame Show beginning at 6:40 p.m.
