Capitol Hill had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Marshall Bears 12-1. The win was just what Capitol Hill needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior match.
Sergio Loreto made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Loreto has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Loreto was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four RBI.
In other batting news, Jacob Arispe was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dennis Miller, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Capitol Hill's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-22. As for Marshall, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-14.
Capitol Hill will take on Enid at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Enid's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Capitol Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Marshall, they will head out on the road to square off against Altus at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Altus will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Marshall surely won't give up without a fight.
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