Baseball Recap: Joplin Starts Season with Defeat at Home

Joplin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 7-1 to the St. James Academy Thunder on Saturday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.

Coming up, Joplin will square off against Hersey at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for St. James Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Bishop Miege on Wednesday.