For the second straight game, Covington will face off against Attica. The Trojans will head out to square off against the Red Ramblers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Covington will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Covington's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Attica. The game marked the Trojans' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Creux Rieman
| 04/15/25 vs Attica | 9 |
| 04/10/25 vs Benton Central | 4 |
| 05/23/24 vs Lafayette Central Catholic | 5 |
| 05/16/24 vs Terre Haute North Vigo | 3 |
| 05/11/24 vs South Vermillion | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
Creux Rieman made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Cian Moore was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nash Martin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Covington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Covington pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Attica, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Covington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Attica struggles in that department as they've averaged .528. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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