The Joplin Eagles baseball squad (Joplin, MO), was overwhelmed 10-6 in Thursday's non-league contest with the host Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO)

With the triumph, Springfield Catholic moves its record to 12-7 on the season. The Fighting Irish travel to West Plains (West Plains, MO) to confront the Zizzers in a Class 5 District 6 contest on Friday, April 25. The Zizzers come into the contest with a record of 10-9. West Plains won 5-0 in their recent league contest against Bolivar (Bolivar, MO)

The Eagles now possess a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pittsburg for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 26. Joplin will clash with a Dragons team coming off a 8-4 league win over Field Kindley (Coffeyville, KS). The Dragons record now stands at 4-6.