Holmes is 0-9 against Covington Catholic since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will host the Colonels at 5:00 p.m. Holmes has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Christian hit Holmes with a seven-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 12-2 to the Cougars. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
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Holmes saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ivan Smith, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Smith has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Covington Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past Highlands 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Colonels have posted against the Bluebirds since May 25, 2021.
Covington Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Holmes, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
Holmes might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Covington Catholic in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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