Capital is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Thursday. They will welcome the Timberline Wolves at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Capital had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Twin Falls on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles put the hurt on the Bruins with a sharp 16-4 win. Considering the Golden Eagles have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Stone
| 04/01/25 @ Twin Falls | 7 |
| 05/11/24 vs Lewiston | 5 |
| 04/16/24 vs Meridian | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Caldera | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Garfield | 3 |
Capital let McKenna Chavez and Olivia Stone run wild. Chavez got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Stone went 2-for-3 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Those seven RBI gave Stone a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Keyten Erickson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Capital always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Twin Falls only posted an OBP of .417.
Meanwhile, Timberline entered their tilt with Skyview on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 13-10 victory over the Hawks.
Ysabela Pereira was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Pereira was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Ashlyn Graklanoff was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Grace Catt was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run.
Capital pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Timberline, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Capital has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .524. However, it's not like Timberline struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Capital came up short against Timberline in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 7-4. Can the Golden Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
