The Covington Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Terre Haute South Vigo Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Covington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Covington took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Riverton Parke, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans won by a run and slipped past the Panthers 9-8. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kyven Hill made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Covington's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 5-8 when he doesn't). Hill was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Cian Moore
| 05/10/25 @ Riverton Parke | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Attica | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Benton Central | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Riverton Parke | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Danville | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Cian Moore was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He has become a key player for Covington: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 7-8 otherwise.
Covington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Terre Haute South Vigo had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 12-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Braves considering their two-run performance the contest before.
The win got Terre Haute South Vigo back to even at 10-10. As for Covington, their record is now 10-8.
Covington skirted past Terre Haute South Vigo 9-8 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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