For the second straight game, Covington will face off against Fountain Central. The Trojans will head out to face off against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Covington took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Fountain Central by a score of 6-1. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Alexus Peaslee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Covington let Landrie Sutton and Preslee Shaw run wild. Sutton went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Shaw went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Shaw a new career-high. Alex Sutherlin was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Covington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fountain Central struck out six times.
Fountain Central has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Covington, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
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