Joplin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Seneca Indians. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Indians since Monday.
As for Seneca, their win bumped their record up to 2-5. The game was the first time they have beaten Joplin on their field since September 23, 2019.
For Seneca's part, Abby Jamros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Jamros has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jolie King was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joplin will venture away from home to square off against Neosho at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Seneca, they will head out to take on Monett at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cubs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.88 runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
