Baseball Recap: Adams Central Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Flying Jets

Previous 3 Games

05/22/25 @ Blackford	12-9
05/19/25 vs Fort Wayne Crusaders	4-0
05/15/25 vs South Adams	10-9

Adams Central extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 12-9 in the process. They came out on top against the Blackford Bruins by a score of 12-9. Surprisingly, this marked the Flying Jets' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Jami Roach made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joey Everett, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Alex Rathbun also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.

Adams Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

As for Blackford, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-15. Surprisingly, this marked their fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

On Blackford's side, Max Bonewit was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adams Central will square off against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Blackford, they will challenge Eastern Hancock at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Royals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.8 runs per game on average), something the Bruins will no doubt try to take advantage of.