Joplin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Willard Tigers by a score of 2-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Joplin of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brecken Green was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Joplin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Willard, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season.
Joplin will be playing at home against Glendale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Glendale will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Joplin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Willard, they will head out on the road to take on Licking at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Willard has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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