Covenant Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Eastern Musketeers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Covenant Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Covenant Christian earned a 7-2 victory over Pike.
The team relied heavily on Marissa Silva, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Alivia Tucker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 7-0 to Charlestown.
Bracie Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Covenant Christian is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Eastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Covenant Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. Covenant Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Eastern, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Covenant Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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