Blackford extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-15 in the process. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Adams Central Flying Jets. Surprisingly, this marked the Bruins' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Max Bonewit was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Adams Central, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-9. Surprisingly, this marked their fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
On Adams Central's side, Jami Roach made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Roach has been nothing but reliable on the mound: 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, Joey Everett was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Alex Rathbun also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Blackford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-1 loss against Eastern Hancock on the 24th. As for Adams Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 16-6 win against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian on the 23rd.
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