Joplin took an eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Monett, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Cubs on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since October 14, 2024.
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| 09/26/25 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 2-10 L |
| 09/30/16 - Neutral | 2-5 L |
Joplin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Monett, they dropped their record down to 2-9 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Joplin will challenge Nevada at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.5 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Monett, they will venture away from home to challenge Branson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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