Troy Christian is 0-6 against Covington since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Buccs at 5:00 p.m.
Troy Christian is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They fell 8-4 to National Trail.
Meanwhile, Covington got the win against New Bremen on Monday by a conclusive 15-4. The Buccs haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Whitney Burns made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylie Palsgrove, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emalyn Johnson, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base.
Covington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Troy Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Covington, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Troy Christian might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Covington in their previous meeting on April 1st. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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