For the first time this season, Ozark will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. We've got a battle between Tigers coming up. They will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Ozark had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-run drubbing they dealt West Plains on Saturday. Ozark was the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over West Plains.
Meanwhile, Republic never let their opponents score on Saturday. They walked away with a 3-0 win over Warrensburg.
Republic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. Ozark's record now sits at 6-2.
Ozark couldn't quite get it done against Republic when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can Ozark avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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