Neosho couldn't quite beat Ozark on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-run defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Neosho Wildcats fell just short of the Ozark Tigers by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered against the Tigers since September 13, 2018.
Carleigh Kinnaird put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Kinnaird was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Kinnaird wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Autumn Kinnaird, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Neosho's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2. As for Ozark, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neosho will venture away from home to challenge Joplin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ozark, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Kickapoo at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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