The Joplin Outlaws extended their winning streak to six by beating the Nevada Griffons 11-5 on Tuesday afternoon at Joe Becker Stadium.
The Outlaws scored three runs in the first inning to take a lead they would never relinquish.
Up 3-2 after four innings, Joplin added two runs in the fifth and three more in both the sixth and seventh innings for a commanding 11-2 advantage.
The Griffons, who dropped their third straight game, plated three runs in the top of the ninth for the final margin.
The Outlaws completed a three-game sweep over the Griffons with Tuesday’s win on the Fourth of July.
Steen Lane earned the pitching victory after allowing just two runs in six innings of work. Lane gave up five hits and two walks while striking out three.
Tyler Benefiel pitched in relief.
Caden Bressler went 4-for-4 at the plate for the Outlaws, while Kahler Key drove in three runs. Kolden Howerton, William Kelley and Ethan Krueger had two RBI apiece, while Caden Myers drove in one run.
Ryan Davis and Clay Palen had two hits apiece for Nevada, while JC Barry drove in two runs.
Joey Funk took the loss on the mound after allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits in five innings.
Joplin is now 15-13 on the season and in first place in the South Division standings.
Nevada is 12-17 and in third place in the South.
After a day off on Wednesday, the Outlaws return to action on Thursday at Sedalia (11-18).
WINNING STREAK
Joplin’s last six games
Joplin 11, Nevada 5
Joplin 8, Nevada 7
Joplin 13, Nevada 0
Joplin 11, Sedalia 1
Joplin 11, Jefferson City 4
Joplin 15, Jefferson City 2
