Kenai defeats Service to claim Alaska Legion Baseball championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
BaseballKenai Post 20 Twins secured the Alaska Legion Baseball state championship by defeating Service Post 28 Cougars 4-2 on July 31 at Mulcahy Stadium. The Twins snapped a decade-long title drought, ending Service's bid for a third consecutive championship. Kenai's performance came amid fierce competition from larger Anchorage teams, with standout contributions from Jayden Stuyvesant and Matthew Shilling. Stuyvesant, named tournament MVP, recorded an RBI and closed the game on the mound. Despite a late rally from Service, Kenai maintained composure to seal the victory and prepare for the Northwest Regional in Oregon next week, although Stuyvesant will not attend due to college commitments.
- •Kenai Twins defeat Service Cougars 4-2 in the championship game
- •Jayden Stuyvesant named tournament MVP
- •Matthew Shilling pitched six strong innings
- •Service attempted a late rally with two runs
- •Kenai heads to the Northwest Regional next week
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Kenai thwarts Service's 3-peat attempt in Alaska Legion Baseball state championship
"Jul. 31—While the Kenai Post 20 Twins may not have seemed like the team to beat all summer during the 2026 Alaska Legion Baseball season, they were the last ones standing in the end. Facing off against the talented Service Post 28 Cougars, who were seeking a third straight state championship on a sunny Thursday afternoon at Mulcahy Stadium, Kenai emerged victorious, snapping a decade-long ...
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