Capital had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it five. They lost 16-2 to the Spring Valley Timberwolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Spring Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Spring Valley's part, Luis Montoya tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Garrett Wagoner and Brody Spencer did most of the damage at the plate: Wagoner went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Spencer went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Spencer has posted over his last 13 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Chambers, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Capital will face off against Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Spring Valley, they will challenge George Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Patriots have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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