The Anniston Bulldogs will square off against the Saks Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Anniston has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Anniston lost 18-8 to Munford on Wednesday. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Saks ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Wadley 7-6. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Raina Zackary made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Adrianna Stevens was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of D'Carol Kidd, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Saks kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wadley only managed three hits.
Anniston's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Saks, their win bumped their record up to 6-14.
Anniston might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Saks when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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