Capital had lost seven straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it eight. They came up short against the Cabell Midland Knights, falling 10-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Capital saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kathryn Crowder, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Cabell Midland, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
On Cabell Midland's side, Linda Garcia tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Garcia has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cabell Midland got a massive performance out of Katelynn Harless, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Harless has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Baylee Smith, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capital will take on Riverside at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cabell Midland, they will challenge Winfield at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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