Covington extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-4. They lost 16-1 to the Italy Gladiators. The game marked the Owls' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Covington saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyndall Boop, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Italy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7-1 record this season. The result was nothing new for Italy, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Italy's side, Brenna Reeves looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Reeves has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Italy got a massive performance out of Attie Barber, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Barber a new career-high. Addy Slovak was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coincidentally, Covington and Italy will both be playing Rio Vista the next time they take the field. The Gladiators will head out to face the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Owls will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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