After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Conneaut Area, Titusville was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They blew past the Grove City Eagles 12-3. The high-scoring effort was just what Titusville needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Jaxon Covell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Covell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Covell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Mason Titus was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Coleman Knapp, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI.
On Grove City's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Orr, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Titusville's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. As for Grove City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Titusville will take on Hickory at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hickory is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Titusville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Grove City, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Slippery Rock, where first pitch is scheduled. Grove City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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