It was a proper cat-fight when Anna-Jonesboro faced off against Pinckneyville on Tuesday. The Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers, sneaking past 4-2. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Panthers two weeks ago, they had to take a 10-8 defeat.
Aaron Sheffer
| 04/22/25 @ Pinckneyville | 6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Frankfort | 12 |
| 04/08/25 @ Benton | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Herrin | 6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Goreville | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Carbondale | 5 |
Aaron Sheffer made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Sheffer wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daylon Butler, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double. Noah Chotner was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Anna-Jonesboro's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Pinckneyville, they dropped their record down to 8-9 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Coming up, Anna-Jonesboro will welcome DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pinckneyville, they will head out to face off against Elverado at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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