Joplin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kickapoo Chiefs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Joplin of the 12-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brecken Green was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Joplin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Rose, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI. Cole Lawrence was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Joplin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Kickapoo, their victory bumped their record up to 5-15.
Joplin will head out on the road to face off against Carthage at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Carthage is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Joplin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Kickapoo will take on Parkview at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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