South Adams is 8-1 against Bluffton since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The South Adams Starfires will face off against the Bluffton Tigers at 5:30 p.m. South Adams is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road.
South Adams is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They skirted past Adams Central 5-4.
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 nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Brown was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Macy Pries was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bluffton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 7-2 to Norwell.
Averi Petty made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
South Adams' victory bumped their record up to 24-4. As for Bluffton, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. South Adams hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Bluffton struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
South Adams took their win against Bluffton when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 14-2. Will South Adams repeat their success, or does Bluffton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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