Adams Central came out on top against Southern Wells on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Flying Jets blew past the Raiders 13-1. The Flying Jets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 12 runs or more this season.
Cade Van De Weg
| 04/15/25 @ Bellmont | 14 |
| 04/24/25 @ Southern Wells | 13 |
| 04/11/25 vs Peru | 10 |
| 04/03/25 @ Fort Recovery | 4 |
| 04/21/25 @ Homestead | 3 |
Cade Van De Weg spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. Adams Central is 2-1 when Van De Weg posts eight or more strikeouts, but 2-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Adams Central got a massive performance out of Hayden Bluhm, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those RBI were Bluhm's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Byerly, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Adams Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Adams Central's record is now 4-5. As for Southern Wells, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-3.
Adams Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-5 loss against Monroe Central on the 26th. As for Southern Wells, they will venture away from home to face off against Bluffton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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