Covington had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it five. They came up short against the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks, falling 10-2. The Buccaneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blackhawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Mississinawa Valley, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 28, 2025 (when they won 11-2).
For Mississinawa Valley's part, Caleb Spradling made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Spradling was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Cole Hanes was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Elliott Seubert was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Covington will square off against Bethel at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bees have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Mississinawa Valley, they will take on Tri-Village at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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