Capital scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over the Highland Hornets. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Capital with their most commanding win of the season.
Layla Toya made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Toya was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Isabella Hernandez was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Cardenas, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
The victory (which was Capital's third in a row) raised their record to 4-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs per game. As for Highland, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Capital will take on Grants at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grants is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Capital will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Highland, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Rio Grande at 4:00 p.m. on April 2nd.
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