Joplin is 0-4 against Springfield Catholic since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will welcome the Fighting Irish at 4:30 p.m. Joplin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Springfield Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Joplin and Neosho, and Neosho kept the tradition alive. The Eagles fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 4th.
Meanwhile, while Springfield Catholic put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Clever. The Fighting Irish were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Blue Jays. The Fighting Irish might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by nine runs or more this season.
Joplin's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Springfield Catholic, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Joplin came up short against Springfield Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, falling 10-6. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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