Adams Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the South Adams Starfires by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Adams Central of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lilli Jackson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Adams Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Thomas, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On South Adams' side, Addie Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, Bekah Patterson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Adams Central's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for South Adams, their victory bumped their record up to 17-3.
Adams Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Winchester Community at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Winchester Community is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Adams Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for South Adams, they will square off against Woodlan at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Adams is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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