Joplin is 0-4 against Nevada since August of 2017 but things could change on Monday. The Eagles will host the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. The last seven games Joplin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Joplin took an eight-run defeat 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 narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Cubs 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since October 14, 2024.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Nevada faced off against Cassville on Thursday. The Tigers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 11-1.
Joplin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Nevada, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Joplin suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to Nevada in their previous meeting back in September of 2019. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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