The Peninsula Oilers, 4-4 in the Alaska Baseball League, closed their first road trip with a 2-1 loss to the Mat-Su Miners in Palmer on Thursday.
The Oilers finish 2-3 on the road.
The Oilers scored a lone run in the third inning and allowed only one run on 12 hits to the Miners through the first eight innings. The Miners plate the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth for the 2-1 victory.
The Peninsula Oilers stand at 4-4 in the ABL with an off-day on Friday.
Saturday the Oilers open a three-game home series with the Everett Washington Merchants.
Saturday is Alaska USA Night–Free Admission w/ 7:00 p.m. game time.
Sunday is Hanson’s Roofing Day–Free Admission w/ 2 p.m. game time
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