Young Americans Christian lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Covington Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Young Americans Christian Eagles' pitcher stepped up to hand the Covington Academy Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kenneth Haynes made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Young Americans Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 0-6 otherwise. Haynes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
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In other batting news, Jayden Sigur was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Five bases. while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Young Americans Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of LJ Howard, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Young Americans Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Covington Academy only posted an OBP of .286.
Young Americans Christian picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-7. As for Covington Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Young Americans Christian is taking a road trip to square off against Lafayette Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Covington Academy, they will take on Trinity Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Covington Academy is facing Trinity Prep at the right time seeing as Trinity Prep is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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