Danville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Covington Trojans with a sharp 15-5 win. With that victory, Danville brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Garrett Groce and Owen Benson did most of the damage at the plate: Groce went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Benson scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Skylar Armour was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Covington's side, Cian Moore was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Levin Marcinko, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Covington was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Danville pushed their record up to 4-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Covington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Danville will head out on the road to square off against Western Boone at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Danville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Covington, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Fountain Central at 5:00 p.m. Covington is facing Fountain Central at the right time seeing as Fountain Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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