Adams Central had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-14-1 to make it four. They fell just short of the Blackford Bruins by a score of 8-6. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Adams Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colston Pruitt, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
As for Blackford, their record is now 12-15. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
On Blackford's side, Koen Pitts and Owen Norton did most of the damage at the plate: Pitts went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Norton went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Norton is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Bentley Storer was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Adams Central will take on 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 Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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