Hellgate had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it 14. They lost 15-0 to the Capital Bruins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 back in March.
Hellgate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Schubert, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
As for Capital, the win snapped their losing streak at seven games and leaves them with a 3-9 record. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Capital's side, Calyse Hendrix looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Hendrix has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ella Krepps was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Madi Emmert was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Coming up, Hellgate will take on Corvallis at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The Knights are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Capital, they will face off against Sentinel at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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