After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Carroll, Troy Christian was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They never let the Covington Buccs get on the board and left with a 9-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Buccs: they've now won four in a row.
Landon Day was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Day was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Day wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Marcus O'Neal, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
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| 04/01/25 - Away | 9-0 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 4-3 W |
| 04/18/23 - Away | 6-3 W |
| 04/03/23 - Home | 6-11 L |
| 04/19/22 - Home | 15-0 W |
The win got Troy Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Covington, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Troy Christian will take on Milton-Union at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for Covington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bethel at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup will give the Buccs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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