Covington Academy is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Young Americans Christian a 14-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Covington Academy Bulldogs will welcome the Young Americans Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Covington Academy managed to slip by Central Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Covington Academy came up short against Central Christian on Thursday, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Young Americans Christian was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They lost 15-1 to Scholars Guild Academy.
Young Americans Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Turner, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3. Ayden Grimes-Allen also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Young Americans Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Covington Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Covington Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Young Americans Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Covington Academy skirted past Young Americans Christian 8-6 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Covington Academy repeat their success, or does Young Americans Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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