Mat-Su Miners defeat Anchorage Bucs to win Top of the World Series

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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The Mat-Su Miners secured the Top of the World Series title on August 3, defeating the Anchorage Bucs 13-8 in Palmer, Alaska. The Miners scored in every inning for the first six frames, establishing an early lead. They effectively overcame a rally from Anchorage that tied the game at 5-5 by scoring eight more runs. Mat-Su's Jonathan Anders pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief to guide the victory, and the Miners celebrated their second consecutive Alaska Baseball League championship after winning the series 2-0.

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  • Mat-Su Miners score in all first six innings
  • Miners secure series 2-0 against Anchorage
  • Austin Park leads Miners with 3 hits and 4 RBIs
  • Jonathan Anders earns win with 5 2/3 innings pitched
  • Miners celebrate at Hermon Brothers Field after final out
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Aug. 3—PALMER — With a Top of the World Series title at the end of the road, the Mat-Su Miners never took their foot off the accelerator Sunday. The Miners scored runs in each of the first six innings to topple the Anchorage Bucs 13-8 and earn their second consecutive Alaska Baseball League championship. The Miners won the series 2-0, after besting the Bucs 5-0 in Saturday's opening game of ...

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