Jackson hadn't beaten Perry on the road since March 28, 2023 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Polar Bears came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 13-8.
Addy Essig
| 04/09/26 @ Perry | 8 |
| 03/31/26 @ Green | 6 |
| 03/27/25 @ Westerville South | 6 |
| 03/24/26 @ GlenOak | 5 |
| 05/15/25 @ South Range | 4 |
Addy Essig made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Annalise Wilson, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025. Abby Seders also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Jackson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Perry, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Coming up, Jackson will face off against Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Polar Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Perry, they will square off against Anthony Wayne at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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