Poplar Bluff's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Kennett Indians get on the board and left with a 9-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Mules, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Noah Spain made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 5.2 innings pitched. Spain was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Bryce Dobbs was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Myles Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Poplar Bluff always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kennett only posted an OBP of .296.
Mules
| 03/25/25 @ Kennett | 9-0 |
| 03/22/25 vs Lebanon | 0-15 |
| 03/22/25 @ Glendale | 2-7 |
| 03/21/25 vs Branson | 10-6 |
| 05/15/24 vs Seckman | 6-13 |
Poplar Bluff's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Kennett, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Poplar Bluff will welcome Van Buren at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Kennett, they are taking a road trip to square off against Dexter at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dexter will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Kennett surely won't give up without a fight.
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