Eastern Mennonite is 0-9 against The Covenant since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Flames will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Mennonite has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eastern Mennonite is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They lost 21-0 to Life Christian Academy.
Meanwhile, The Covenant never let their opponents score on Saturday. They put the hurt on Fishburne Military with a sharp 7-0 win. Considering the Eagles have won six contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Gavin McGinn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. McGinn was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colton Kessick, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double. Hudson Reese was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases.
The Covenant always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fishburne Military only posted an OBP of .240.
The Covenant is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Eastern Mennonite, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Eastern Mennonite might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from The Covenant when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Flames 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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