In major league baseball, players hope for a cup of coffee with a big league team.
The Post 20 Twins had coffee and a doughnut at the Alaska American Legion State Baseball Tournament; however, the Twins are eliminated just two days into tournament play.
The Post 20 baseball team, champions in 2016, fell to Dimond Post 21 by a score of 13-9, knocking the Twins from the double-elimination tournament at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage.
Dimond 13 – Kenai 9
The Twins fell behind early, scoring a single run in the third inning but trailing 6-1 after three complete innings. Dimond added a single run in the 5th inning and both teams posted seven runs in the combined 7th and 8th innings.
Logan Smith goes 3 for 3 and Paul Steffensen goes 3 for 5 to lead the Twins. Logan Smith pitched seven innings and allowed 10 runs (6 earned) on eight hits.
Wednesday Game Results
Loser’s Bracket Game: Chugiak 10 – Wasilla 3 Wasilla eliminated
Winner’s Bracket Game: Service 6 – West 1
Winner’s Bracket Game: Juneau 8 – South 7 Walked-in run with bases-loaded in bottom of ninth.
Thursday Game Schedule
