The Gibson County Pioneers will head out to square off against the Covington Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Gibson County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Gibson County came out on top against Westview on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Pioneers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Chargers. That's two games straight that the Pioneers have won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Haley Mingle, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Chloe Allmon, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
Covington came out on top against Halls on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Chargers blew past the Tigers 8-0. Considering the Chargers have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Kinslee Hamm's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Madi Hamm was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI and two doubles. She is on a roll when it comes to doubles, as she's now hit two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Lyla Harrell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Covington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matches.
Gibson County's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8-1. As for Covington, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-10-1 record.
Covington's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Gibson County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Covington, though, as they've been averaging only 3.7 strikeouts. Will Gibson County keep running through batters, or will the Chargers buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
