Hersey fell victim to Joplin and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They fell just short of the Joplin Eagles by a score of 1-0. Hersey was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Joplin apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Hersey got a good showing from Lincoln Causero, who struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Matt Lemke relieved him and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
Hersey's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Joplin, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Hersey will head out on the road to square off against Webb City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Webb City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hersey surely won't give up without a fight. As for Joplin, they will be playing at home against McDonald County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Joplin is facing McDonald County at the right time seeing as McDonald County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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