Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) followers left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), 2-0 in a league match.

With the triumph, Joplin moves its record to 13-15 on the season. The Eagles host Nixa (Nixa, MO) to battle the Eagles in a Class 6 District 6 match on Saturday, May 24. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 25-13. Nixa won 10-0 in their recent league match against Glendale (Springfield, MO)

The Chiefs now possess a 15-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Republic for a Class 6 District 6 match on Tuesday, May 27. Kickapoo will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 10-0 league loss to Nixa (Nixa, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 15-17.