The Covington Trojans will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Milford Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Covington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Covington suffered a tough 14-3 defeat at the hands of Tri-County.
Covington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karma Kingery, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Milford put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Schlarman. The win was familiar territory for Milford who now have six in a row.
Kami Muehling made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Muehling was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
In other batting news, Abby Storm was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Hunter Mowrey, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Covington's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Milford, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Covington's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Covington has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Milford, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Covington continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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