Rowland is 0-10 against Covina since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Raiders will host the Colts at 3:30 p.m. Rowland has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Rowland's offense. They came up short against Northview on Thursday, falling 11-0. The Raiders' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Covina and Charter Oak, and Charter Oak kept the tradition alive. The Colts fell just short of the Chargers by a score of 5-3 on Thursday.
Covina got a good showing from Diego Lopez, who pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lopez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Covina saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was E. Echeverria, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Rowland's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Covina, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Rowland couldn't quite get it done against Covina when the teams last played back in March of 2019 as they fell 7-2. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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