Wolverines and Cubs both 2-2 for the season

The Cubs and the Wolverines, the two major league teams in the Wrangell Little League, met for their third game of the season on Wednesday, May 1. Both teams had beaten the other before, in the opening week of the season. Last week's game was very competitive. The Wolverines were able to claim their second win of the season after a close finish to the game, however.

The game started in the Wolverines' favor, after they made four runs in the first inning to the Cubs' two. In the second inning, however, the Cubs got some momentum and were able to tie the game. After that, the Cubs started to pull ahead. By the fourth inning, the score was 7-10 in the Cubs' favor.

The fifth inning was the last of the game, as per little league rules another inning cannot be started after 8 p.m. The Cubs made one final point to bring their score up to 11. The Wolverines appeared determined to not let the game end so easily, however, and began to get run after run. The Wolverines took a victory with a final score of 12-11.

While the team was obviously hoping to win, the Cubs' coaches told their players to not be disappointed. They played hard, they could be heard saying in the dugout after the game, and should be proud of themselves.

The Cubs were able to turn things around the next game, on Monday, May 6. It was raining, so conditions were less than ideal for both teams. The Cubs took an early lead in the first inning with a single run. However, the Wolverines tied up the game in the second inning with a run of their own. The Wolverines were able to take the lead briefly in the third inning, two runs to one. However, Vanessa Johnson (No. 16) for the cubs was able to re-tie the game 2-2 when she was able to steal home plate from third.

The Cubs appeared to hit their stride after that, and quickly pulled ahead. By the fourth inning, the score was 9-2 in the Cubs' favor. However, the Wolverines rebounded much like they did in the previous game. Thanks to some strong hitters on their team, and several stolen bases, the Wolverines were able to narrow the lead. However, it was not quite enough. The game ended with a score of 9-6, the Cubs victorious.

"I'm proud of the kids," said Cubs Coach Mike Barnes. "We had a great practice on Thursday and the effort they put in at practice on Thursday carried over into tonight's game. We've had four solid games with these guys. We've battled our butts off every game, they've battled very hard as well. I'm looking forward to next Monday."

Both the Cubs and the Wolverines are 2-2 for the season so far. Their next game is scheduled for Monday, May 13.