Covington and South Vermillion are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Trojans will take on the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Covington will be strutting in after a victory while South Vermillion will be coming in after a loss.
Covington barely beat North Vermillion the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 14-8 margin over the Falcons on Wednesday. The Trojans not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 1st (when they won 15-5).
Nash Martin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Martin was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Cian Moore
| 05/19/25 @ North Vermillion | 3 |
| 05/21/25 vs North Vermillion | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Fountain Central | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Parke Heritage | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Attica | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Cian Moore was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Covington's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Asbury, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Covington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Wednesday as neither South Vermillion nor Riverton Parke made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Wildcats took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 7, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Covington has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for South Vermillion, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Covington has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like South Vermillion struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Covington beat South Vermillion 8-4 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
