Sadly, Capital is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 8-2 walloping at the hands of the Central Kitsap Cougars on Monday. Capital was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Kitsap apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Central Kitsap's part, Coral Howell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Ava Day was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylee Peterson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Capital's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Central Kitsap, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing North Thurston the next time they take the field. Capital will host North Thurston at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Central Kitsap will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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