Covenant Day lost a close one when they played last Wednesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Cannon Cougars. Covenant Day has struggled against Cannon recently, as their game on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Covenant Day saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlotte Hall, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Cannon's side, Maddie Sturgill spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Olivia McLaughlin was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kenzie Sturgill was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Covenant Day's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Cannon, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Day will take on Charlotte Latin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlotte Latin's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Covenant Day's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cannon, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cox Mill at 4:30 p.m.
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