Covington is 0-10 against South Vermillion since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Covington Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the South Vermillion Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Covington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Covington is is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 15-6 to Attica.
Alex Sutherlin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Lily Gayler was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, South Vermillion waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Wolves.
Addyson Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Smith was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cambree Stivers, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kenley Minor, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Covington's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for South Vermillion, they pushed their record up to 11-9 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Covington's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's match. Covington has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Vermillion, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Covington continue to outrun the ball?
Covington might still be hurting after the 23-3 loss they got from South Vermillion in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Covington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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