Iola took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Burlington, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs won by a run and slipped past the Wildcats 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since April 26, 2024.

Mustangs
04/01/25 vs Burlington | 1-0 |
03/25/25 @ Chanute | 7-4 |
03/25/25 @ Chanute | 7-4 |
The victory was the third in a row for Iola, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average this season. As for Burlington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Iola beat the Wildcats by a score of 2-0 later that day.
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