The Covenant is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Virginia Episcopal School is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Covenant Eagles will take on the Virginia Episcopal School Bishops at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
The Covenant will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Hargrave Military Academy on Thursday. The Covenant put the hurt on Hargrave Military Academy with a sharp 18-5 victory.
Evan Pariseau was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Pariseau was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, The Covenant let Hudson Reese and Latham Clark loose on the outfield. Reese scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Clark scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Will Park, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Virginia Episcopal School scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They never let Eastern Mennonite onto the board and left with a 22-0 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Like The Covenant, Virginia Episcopal School also got a great game from a two-way player: Lawrence Dempsey. Throwing, Dempsey struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Jack Mitchell pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dempsey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Dempsey scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Mitchell scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nate Gobble was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Channing Jackson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
The Covenant now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Virginia Episcopal School, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. The Covenant has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Virginia Episcopal School struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
The Covenant came up short against Virginia Episcopal School when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 11-8. Will The Covenant have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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