Adams Central had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it five. They came up short against the Manchester Squires, falling 13-3. The Flying Jets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Squires apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Adams Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melina Peralez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
As for Manchester, the victory got them back to even at 5-5. Considering they have won four games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Manchester's side, Molly Schannep was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Schannep has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ava Sautter was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Hadley West was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Adams Central and Manchester will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Flying Jets will square off against rival Southern Wells at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Manchester is set to challenge their familiar foe Maconaquah at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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