Covington has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.72 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 11-1 to the Brother Martin Crusaders. The Lions' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Covington's defeat dropped their record down to 20-12. As for Brother Martin, they are on a roll lately: they've won 24 of their last 28 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 33-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Covington will face off against Riverside Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rebels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brother Martin, they will take on Archbishop Hannan at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Crusaders 2.5, the Hawks 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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