The Joplin Eagles will face off against the Neosho Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Joplin will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Last Thursday, Joplin got the win against Parkview by a conclusive 18-2. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by nine runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Neosho's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Nixa.
Carleigh Kinnaird spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Joplin's win bumped their record up to 15-13. As for Neosho, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-13.
Joplin took their victory against Neosho in their previous meeting back in September by a conclusive 12-1. Does Joplin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Neosho turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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