While Coventry couldn't quite beat Cloverleaf on Wednesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Coventry Comets fell just short of the Cloverleaf Colts by a score of 4-2. Coventry has not had much luck with Cloverleaf recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Basinger Cody was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Cody was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Cody wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chris Esterak, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Coventry now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Cloverleaf, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coventry will play host again on Saturday to welcome Rittman, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. As for Cloverleaf, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northwest at 5:00 p.m.
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