Softball Recap: Capital Comes Up Short

Capital extended their losing streak to 11 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-21 in the process. They lost 12-6 to the Huntington Highlanders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-3 back in March.

Eliza Clark was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three runs. Ella Sedosky was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

As for Huntington, they moved to 4-19 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

On Huntington's side, Layla Crickard made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Crickard a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lilly Robinson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Trinity Leftwich also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Coming up, Capital is taking a road trip to take on Ripley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Huntington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wahama at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The White Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Highlanders surely won't give up without a fight.