TROY, New York – The Capitals season will be exciting right to the end. After a 3-2 loss to the Tri-City ValleyCats in upstate New York on Tuesday night, Patrick Scalabrini’s side remain second in the East Division with a 53-32 record.
The good news of the day: The Ottawa Titans also ended a six-game winning streak with the New Jersey Jackals (53-31) at the top.
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“We remain responsible for our destiny, but we still have work to do,” Scalabrini commented, hinting that the Jackals have a more favorable schedule than the Capitals until the end of the season.
That series against the ValleyCats (52-33) remains crucial.
Glaude round!
Although the club’s offensive streak has waned of late, Quebec’s David Glaude has ensured it retains a good popularity rating despite the mediatized arrival of Greg Bird. He hit his tenth home run of the season in both of the Capitals’ runs.
“My little one took his first steps today and I hit a home run,” Glaude maintained instead.
The Capitals had just two hits after five innings, including Glaude’s two-run longball preceded by Tommy Siedl at the plate, who hit the trails with an optional. The first goal of the night for the Capitals was more Bird’s handiwork, a single weak hit from upfield. A first success in his first appearance with the Quebec team. Bird ended the game with a 1-3 record.
- Ryan Sandberg was the Capitals’ starting pitcher and was credited with the loss after conceding three runs in five innings.
- Kyle Crowl was injured in Tuesday’s game and was able to play a few games.