The Covington Trojans will square off against the West Vigo Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Covington hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Covington lost 14-1 to Riverton Parke on Saturday.
Covington saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley Holycross, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
West Vigo let Sullivan stack four runs on them in the sixth inning on Wednesday but luckily West Vigo prevailed anyway. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Golden Arrows 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted against the Golden Arrows since May 8, 2018.
Jaleigh Lindley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaycee Elkins was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Janelle Sullivan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
West Vigo hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sullivan struck out 11 times.
The win made it two in a row for West Vigo and bumps their season record up to 17-1. As for Covington, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Covington hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like West Vigo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.9 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Covington suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to West Vigo when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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