Kuna had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Capital Golden Eagles on Friday. This was payback for Kuna, who suffered an 11-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jackson Edwards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Kuna let Raleigh Hoagland and Alex Whitt loose on the outfield. Hoagland scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Whitt went 2-for-2 with two doubles.
On Capital's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston Christianson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Kuna's victory bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Capital, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Kuna will look to defend their home field on Monday against Rocky Mountain at 3:30 p.m. Capital will take on Meridian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Capital will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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