Adams Central won the last time they faced Bluffton, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Adams Central Flying Jets skirted past the Bluffton Tigers 7-6. That's two games straight that Adams Central has won by just one run.
Lilli Jackson tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Melina Peralez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Athena Schwartz, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Bluffton's side, Marly Drayer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Isabella Stout was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Adams Central pushed their record up to 7-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Bluffton, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adams Central will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Churubusco, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The last four games Adams Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bluffton, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Jay County at 5:00 p.m. Jay County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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