It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Covington ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Houston Mustangs. While the Chargers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-27), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Kinslee Hamm was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed nine innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hamm was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Hamm wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bella Crook, who went 2-for-5 with one RBI. Lyv Cromwell also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Covington's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Houston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covington will face off against Gibson County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Houston, they will take on Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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