Run production and allowing early inning runs still plague the Peninsula Oilers, as the Oilers drop a 6-0 decision to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Saturday.
The Oilers opened a four-game series with the Chinooks allowing four runs in the first inning and a three-run, third inning. The Oilers bats outhit the Chinooks eight to seven; however, the Chinooks used four extra-base hits to generate six runs.
The road series continues on Sunday with a 5:00 p.m. game against the Chinooks. The Oilers and Chinooks will play a doubleheader on Monday with the first game set for 5:00 p.m.
Follow the Oilers on ESPN 1140AM and www.radiokenai.com with the Sweeney’s Pre-Game Show beginning at 4:40 p.m.
