Anniston is 0-10 against Jacksonville Christian Academy since March of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will face off against the Thunder at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Thursday, Anniston got the win against Talladega by a conclusive 14-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Caleb Ackles made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Anniston: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-10 otherwise.
Zamari Hawkins
| 04/10/25 vs Talladega | 4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Faith Christian | 2 |
| 02/26/24 @ Saks | 2 |
| 02/22/24 vs Jacksonville Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Munford | 1 |
In other batting news, Anniston got a massive performance out of Zamari Hawkins, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave Hawkins a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cameron Willaims, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Anniston hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville Christian Academy entered their tilt with Faith Christian on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Lions get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The Thunder's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three games.
Jacksonville Christian Academy's record is now 10-6. As for Anniston, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-11.
Anniston might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Jacksonville Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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