Adams Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Homestead Spartans.
Adams Central saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Athena Schwartz, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Homestead's side, Macy Arnold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. Arnold has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Renier, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Claire Landrigan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Adams Central's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7. As for Homestead, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Adams Central will face off against Angola at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Adams Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Homestead, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 5:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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