With a playoff game on the line, South Adams rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Adams Central Flying Jets out 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as South Adams also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Addie Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Avery Brown, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Sofia Schwartz was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
On Adams Central's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lilli Jackson gave up five earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Athena Schwartz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Melina Peralez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
South Adams' win bumped their record up to 24-4. As for Adams Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-12.
South Adams will take on Bluffton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Adams is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road. Adams Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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