It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Attica ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Covington Trojans out 9-8. This was payback for Attica, who suffered a 19-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Blake Inman was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Inman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Inman was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Blankenship, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-6. Another player making a difference was Kyler Stamper, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Covington's side, they got a big performance out of Kyven Hill, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a double and an RBI. Levin Marcinko was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Covington was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Attica's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Covington, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Attica is on the road again on Saturday to play Cissna Park at 12:30 p.m. Attica is facing Cissna Park at the right time seeing as Cissna Park is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Covington, they will head out on the road to take on Riverton Parke at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Riverton Parke will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Covington surely won't give up without a fight.
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