Carl Junction never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Republic on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Republic Tigers by a score of 13-8. For Carl Junction, this counts as revenge for the 8-2 loss Republic walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Carl Junction let Deacon Endicott and Craig Hayes Iii loose on the outfield. Endicott went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Hayes Iii scored three runs while going 3-for-5. Logan Eck was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
The victory got Carl Junction back to even at 12-12. As for Republic, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-13.
Carl Junction will be playing at home against Nixa at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Nixa's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Carl Junction's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Republic, they will head out on the road to challenge Neosho at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neosho is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Republic will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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