A close game against Clarinda ended in a victory for the Joplin Outlaws as the end of the season draws near.
After losing to the A’s on Wednesday night, the Outlaws returned to the field and walked away winners in the second night of a two-game series. Clarinda scored early and built a 5-0 lead, but Joplin scored seven unanswered runs late in the game to earn the 7-5 win on Thursday night at Joe Becker Stadium.
ON THE MOUND
Luke Schmedding earned the win for Joplin, giving up five runs in six innings on nine hits, three walks and six strikeouts.
Charlie Horne took the no-decision for Clarinda after giving up three runs in five innings on three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts. Jay Kennedy took the loss in relief after pitching two innings and giving up two runs on a hit and three walks.
GAME ACTION
First at the plate in the top of the second, Junior Barajas took the lead for Clarinda with a home run.
The A’s tacked on another run in the next inning when Anthony Pomilia hit a single out to left field.
In the top of the fourth, Clarinda scored another three runs. Luke Stout earned an RBI with a single to right field. Gavin Long grounded out to the pitcher, sending one home. Cole Warehime sent Long home with a double to left field.
Joplin scored its first run of the night when Korrey Siracusa grounded out to the pitcher in the top of the fourth, allowing Jaret Nelson to score.
Joplin brought the score up to 5-3 in the fifth inning. Cole Hill doubled to left field before Caden Bressler sent him home with a single to center field. Bressler stole third before scoring when Kolton Reynolds hit a double to left field.
In the sixth inning, Brett Sarwinski and Hill were both hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, tying the game.
The Outlaws picked up two more runs in the seventh inning, pushing them past Clarinda. Siracusa sent one home with a sac fly and William Kelley singled to third base for an RBI.
AT THE PLATE
Siracusa earned two RBI and scored once on one walk. Reynolds scored once and sent one home. Sarwinski earned an RBI, Bressler earned an RBI and scored a run on one hit. Kelley earned an RBI on a hit and a walk.
ON DECK
The Outlaws continue a week at home with a game against Sedalia at 7 p.m. on Friday at Joe Becker Stadium.
Six home games and three away games remain in the regular season. The MINK League Wild Card Game will be played on July 24 and the Division Playoff is July 25.
Joplin leads the South Conference with a conference PCT of .485 after thirty-three games. Jefferson City follows with a conference PCT of .462 after 39 games. The two teams will face off on Saturday, July 15 in Joplin.
