
Flying Jets
05/29/25 vs Woodlan | 10-2 |
05/23/25 vs Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 16-6 |
05/22/25 @ Blackford | 12-9 |
05/19/25 vs Fort Wayne Crusaders | 4-0 |
05/15/25 vs South Adams | 10-9 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Adams Central had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Woodlan Warriors 10-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Flying Jets, who have now won five matches in a row.
Cade Van De Weg was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Max Byerly was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Adams Central: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-9 otherwise. Hayden Bluhm was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Adams Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Adams Central's record now sits at 14-9. As for Woodlan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-15.
Looking ahead, Adams Central will challenge Whitko at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Flying Jets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. Woodlan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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