Coventry proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by ten) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the North Kingstown Skippers 3-1. The win was familiar territory for Coventry who now have three in a row.
Sage SoareS spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Coventry saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AvA HAwley, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
On North Kingstown's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Mia D'Andrea gave up three earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
Coventry's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for North Kingstown, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Coventry will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Mary Academy-Bay View at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coventry's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so St. Mary Academy-Bay View's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Kingstown, they will head out on the road to take on St. Raphael Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North Kingstown is facing St. Raphael Academy at the right time seeing as St. Raphael Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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