The Covington Owls will square off against the Rio Vista Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Covington is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Tuesday. They lost 16-1 to Italy. The matchup marked the Owls' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Covington saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyndall Boop, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Italy hit Rio Vista with a five-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Gladiators, falling 14-4.
Ayden Greenslade made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Covington's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Rio Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-8.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Covington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .571. However, it's not like Rio Vista struggles in that department as they've averaged .570. 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 softball content.
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