Covington was the 4-3 winner over Benton Central when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Trojans fell just short of the Bison by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. The Trojans just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Alex Sutherlin was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Brooke Rottmann was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Covington's record now sits at 7-14. As for Benton Central, they moved to 6-15 with that victory, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Covington will face off against South Vermillion at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Benton Central, they will challenge Harrison at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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