Wildcats
| 05/08/25 vs Massac County | 14-0 |
| 05/07/25 @ Benton | 17-2 |
| 05/05/25 vs DuQuoin | 11-1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Herrin | 10-0 |
| 04/30/25 @ Crab Orchard | 10-0 |
| 04/28/25 @ Frankfort | 9-2 |
Anna-Jonesboro waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with five straight wins... but they left with six. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Massac County Patriots a 14-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Macayla Nance looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kansas Craig was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jayda Shepard, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Anna-Jonesboro pushed their record up to 24-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.2 runs on average over those games. As for Massac County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anna-Jonesboro will host Carbondale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Massac County, they will be playing at home against Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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