There's no place like home for New Covenant Academy, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over the Reeds Spring Wolves on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for New Covenant Academy considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Connor McCarley made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. McCarley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Nathaniel Martin and Elijah Dauber did most of the damage at the plate: Martin went 3-for-4 with five RBI and a run, while Dauber scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Braden Blake was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
New Covenant Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2. As for Reeds Spring, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.
New Covenant Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against College Heights Christian at 4:30 p.m. College Heights Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something New Covenant Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Reeds Spring, they will head out on the road to challenge Hollister at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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