Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Republic Tigers (Republic, MO), 6-4 in a league test.
With the win, Joplin upgrades its record to 10-17 on the season. The Eagles host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to battle the Cardinals in a Class 5 District 12 test on Monday, May 14. The Cardinals come into the test with a record of 22-4. Webb City lost 3-1 in their recent non-league test against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO)
With the defeat, Republic falls to 7-16 on the season.