Bluffton is 0-5 against Adams Central since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Flying Jets at 5:00 p.m. Bluffton has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bluffton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Daleville on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Broncos by a score of 12-10. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Marly Drayer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Tressa Renner was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Adams Central lost 17-3 to Jay County on Thursday. The Flying Jets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Melina Peralez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 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.
Adams Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Bluffton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Adams Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Bluffton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Adams Central, though, as they've been averaging only 2.8 strikeouts. Will Bluffton keep running through batters, or will the Flying Jets buck the trend? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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