Covington Academy extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-12 in the process. They lost 19-9 to the CrossPointe Christian Academy Cavaliers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cavaliers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 back in March.
As for CrossPointe Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by ten runs or more this season.
For CrossPointe Christian Academy's part, Carter Sexton looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Sexton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Harrison Wilkes, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. CrossPointe Christian Academy is undefeated when Wilkes posts two or more runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Evan Diekert, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Covington Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Trinity Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. CrossPointe Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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