It was a good run, but Neosho unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nixa Eagles. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Carleigh Kinnaird spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Neosho's loss dropped their record down to 17-13. As for Nixa, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-13 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neosho will head out to face off against Joplin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nixa, they will head out on the road to challenge Branson at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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