Norris had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 12-11 to make it four. They fell just short of the Adams Central Patriots by a score of 6-5. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Eli Starner was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent over his last four matchups.
On the hitting side, Kyson Gana was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Kaden Kraft also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Adams Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games.
On Adams Central's side, Kraeson Houghtelling was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run. Caleb Reiners was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norris will welcome Gretna at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Adams Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central City/Centura at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Kernels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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