Newport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 40th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 10-1 to the Covington Latin Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 24-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Newport saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Geremy Vilchez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Covington Latin, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Coincidentally, Newport and Covington Latin will both be playing Heritage Academy the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Trojans will host them at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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