In Wednesday's league game, the host Republic Tigers baseball team scored a close 3-2 win over the Joplin Eagles.

The Tigers (13-13) will now prepare for their game against Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO). The Tigers go into the non-league game with a 16-17 record. In their last game, Smith-Cotton was tipped by Battle (Columbia, MO), 6-5, in a non-league game.

Next, the Eagles play the Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO) in a non-league game, on Thursday, May 8. Joplin will attempt to improve on its 7-14 season record. The Vikings go into the game with a 0-25 record after their 11-0 non-league loss to Neosho (Neosho, MO).