The Carthage Tigers will face off against the Monett Cubs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Carthage's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Monett's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Thursday. Carthage fell just short of Ozark by a score of 5-4. Carthage hasn't had much luck with Ozark recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Meanwhile, Monett beat East Newton 9-6 on Thursday. The Cubs haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Miles Young, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brayden Seitz, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Monett's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Carthage, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Carthage couldn't quite finish off Monett in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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