On Friday, while Alcovy put up some runs, the same can't be said for Lovejoy. The Alcovy Tigers blew past the Lovejoy Wildcats 8-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Alcovy.
Cooper Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Reece Payne was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and an RBI. Dylan Lester was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Alcovy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-4. As for Lovejoy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Alcovy will look to defend their home field on Monday against Woodward Academy at 5:55 p.m. Alcovy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Lovejoy will take on Jonesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Jonesboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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