Canton Academy hasn't had much luck against Jackson Prep recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Canton Academy Panthers will face off against the Jackson Prep Patriots at 6:30 p.m.
Canton Academy is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 19-0 to Hartfield Academy.
Meanwhile, Jackson Prep put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Warren Central. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Russell Robbins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Jake Bailey looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Carson Powell was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Matthew McKinley, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Jackson Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren Central only posted an OBP of .310.
Jackson Prep's record now sits at 7-0. As for Canton Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Canton Academy suffered a grim 21-1 defeat to Jackson Prep when the teams last played back in February of 2022. Can Canton Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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