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Cardinals eek out win against Joplin
TL;DR
The Cardinals narrowly defeated the Joplin Eagles 1-0, with Braden Strickland's RBI double being the game's only run. Both pitchers delivered strong performances, but Joplin struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Key points
- Cardinals won 1-0 against Joplin Eagles
- Braden Strickland hit the only run-scoring double
- Both pitchers had strong outings with high strikeout counts
CardinalsJoplin EaglesBraden StricklandBrecken Green
Joplin starter Brecken Green gave up just one hit — an RBI double from Webb City’s Braden Strickland — but that is all the Cardinals needed as they defeated the Joplin Eagles 1-0 Thursday at JHS.
Both pitchers logged quality outings in the tightly contested rivalry game. Green gave up one run on one hit while striking out eight and walking five in 6 1/3 innings. Webb City starter Mason Young gave up no runs on five hits. He struck out five and walked two in a complete game shutout.
The Eagles (17-14) sent Webb City down in order in the top of the first inning. Joplin managed to get runners in scoring position in the bottom of the frame after a Hudson Ledford walk and a line-drive single to left field by David Bhend. Joplin loaded the bases when Daniel Rose singled to right field with one out, but all three baserunners were stranded in what turned out to be a game of missed opportunities for the Eagles.
Joplin stranded another runner in the bottom of the second. Jensen Stout drew a walk and advanced to second base on a Jaxon Landis sacrifice, but was left on base after a strikeout and a groundout by the Eagles offense.
Webb City’s decisive run came in the top of the fourth when Strickland smacked a double to center field and plated Landon Johnson to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.
Stout reached base in the bottom of the fourth when he hit an infield single, but once again was stranded.
After Webb City’s Karsen Myers reached base with a liner to left, the Eagles defense turned a 6-4-3 double play in the top of the seventh and went into the final frame trailing by just a run.
Stout opened the bottom of the seventh with a lead-off double to left field. He was out on a fielder’s choice after a Hayden Wolf groundball. Layne Royle hit a single to center and advanced Wolf to second base, but both runners were stranded as the Cardinals held on for the win.
Stout finished 2 for 2 with a walk for Joplin. Bhend pitched 2/3 innings in relief and gave up one hit.
The Eagles will look to get back on the winning track Thursday when they travel to Carl Junction (24-9) for a 4:30 p.m. game. They wrap up their regular season Friday when they host McDonald County (8-18) at 4:30 p.m.
Webb City (25-4) entertains Seneca (18-7-1) for their regular season finale at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Cardinals vs Joplin game?
The final score was 1-0 in favor of the Cardinals.
Who were the standout pitchers in the Cardinals vs Joplin game?
Brecken Green for Joplin struck out eight, while Mason Young for Webb City threw a complete game shutout.
What key play led to the Cardinals' victory against Joplin?
Braden Strickland's RBI double in the fourth inning was the decisive play that secured the Cardinals' victory.
