Kirksville took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Highland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Cougars on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since September 14, 2024.
Tigers
| 09/18/25 vs Highland | 3-2 |
| 09/11/25 vs Fulton | 15-0 |
| 09/02/25 vs Clark County | 14-1 |
| 08/30/25 vs Clinton | 10-1 |
| 10/17/24 vs Warrenton | 8-5 |
| + 2 more games |
Kirksville pushed their record up to 4-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.7 runs this season. As for Highland, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-3.
Coming up, Kirksville will be playing at home against Hannibal at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Highland, they will venture away from home to square off against Canton at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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