Adams Central managed to slip by Jay County the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Flying Jets came up short against the Patriots on Thursday, falling 17-3. The Flying Jets 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 2024.
Melina Peralez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Brinlee Rinkenberger also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Adams Central and nudges their season record down to 1-7. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, including 14-1 Woodlan (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 96.7% over those games). As for Jay County, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Adams Central will venture away from home to face off against Bluffton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jay County, they will head out to challenge Woodlan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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