Hopewell won the last time they faced Rochester and things went their way on Monday too. Hopewell blew past Rochester 16-1. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly 15 runs.
Alana Covalt and Kara Barkovich made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Covalt pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Barkovich pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Covalt went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI, while Barkovich scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Covalt has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Victoria Mann was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Isabella Katkich was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Hopewell and bumps their season record up to 2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Rochester, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Hopewell will head out on the road to square off against Deer Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rochester, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Freedom Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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