Miners drop first of three straight to Chinooks

The Mat-Su Miners (1-2) fell to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks (5-2) 4-1 on Monday at Lee Jordan Field.

A strong start for Collin Aloisio resulted in a loss, despite striking out nine through five innings. The three runs Aloisio surrendered on 3 hits provided more than enough run support for the Chinooks to hand Aloisio his first loss of the season. Brady Clark appeared on the mound for Aloisio, getting his first action of the 2026 season. In two innings Clark gave up no runs on one hit. 

Mat-Su only recorded three hits throughout the ballgame and two came in the ninth during a late rally. The Miners scored their only run of the game after Matt Bline singled throught the right side to drive in Will Millard, who led off the ninth with a pinch-hit walk. 

The Chinooks starting pitcher, Jack Brooker, threw a gem where he gave up no runs on one hit in seven innings and struck out 11 batters. 

Three of the four Chinooks runs that scored came from guys who drew a walk. Though, the Miners limited the free passes to only five in the game, Chugiak took advantage.

The Miners get a shot at redemption on Tuesday, June 16, right back at Lee Jordan Field at 6 p.m. You can stream the game on the Mat-Su Miners YouTube channel.

Kaden Bessent

2026 Mat-Su Miners Broadcaster