The Poplar Bluff Mules will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against the Central Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Poplar Bluff will be strutting in after a victory while Central will be coming in after a defeat.
Poplar Bluff is headed out to face Central after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. The Mules never let West Plains get on the board and left with a 7-0 win on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for Poplar Bluff in their matchups with West Plains: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Central fell victim to St. Vincent and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They came up short against the Indians, falling 8-0.
Everything went Poplar Bluff's way against Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, as Poplar Bluff made off with a 4-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mules since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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