The Capital Golden Eagles will be playing at home against the Canyon Ridge Riverhawks at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Capital was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Boise by a score of 6-5.
Cooper Myers put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Myers was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Myers wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Preston Christianson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
While Canyon Ridge couldn't quite beat Minico on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-point loss they were dealt on Tuesday. Canyon Ridge fell just short of Minico by a score of 3-1. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Canyon Ridge in their matchups with Minico: they've now lost five in a row.
Capital's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Canyon Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Capital has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Canyon Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Capital came out on top in a nail-biter against Canyon Ridge in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, sneaking past 5-4. Does Capital have another victory up their sleeve, or will Canyon Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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