While Smithville's victory against Carthage wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors came out on top against the Tigers on Friday by a score of 3-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

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| 05/08/26 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 05/01/21 - Away | 6-0 W |
| 04/27/19 - Away | 17-16 W |
| 04/28/18 - Away | 5-4 W |
Smithville's victory bumped their record up to 8-18. As for Carthage, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.
Smithville is taking a road trip to square off against Joplin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Carthage, they will host Lamar at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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