The Sikeston Bulldogs will take on the Poplar Bluff Mules in a tournament on Monday. Sikeston has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sikeston came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 14-6 to Central. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last three times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Poplar Bluff's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jackson on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Mules in their meetings with the Fighting Indians: they've now lost seven in a row.
Sikeston has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Poplar Bluff, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Sikeston might still be hurting after the 13-7 defeat they got from Poplar Bluff in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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