Capuchino had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 5-7 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Woodside Wildcats by a score of 4-2. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Lily Thomas spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Brianna Lopiccolo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Woodside, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Woodside's side, Hannah Walker made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Walker has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Angelina Aranda, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Vanessa Carlos was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Capuchino will head out to take on King's Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodside, they will face off against Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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