Northwest was the 5-4 winner over Poplar Bluff when they last played one another back in May of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Northwest Lions lost 11-1 to the Poplar Bluff Mules on Thursday.
Northwest saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nicholas Younkins, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Northwest has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16-3 record this season. As for Poplar Bluff, they pushed their record up to 17-8 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest will take on De Smet Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Poplar Bluff, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Doniphan at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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