Pryor is 6-1 against Joplin since March of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Pryor will be taking part in a tournament against Joplin at 1:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Pryor and Skiatook, and Pryor kept the tradition alive. Pryor came out on top against Skiatook by a score of 6-1 on Thursday.
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Gavin Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brock Ward was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Hurst, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Joplin was able to grind out a solid win over St. Mary's-Colgan on Tuesday, taking the game 6-1.
Joplin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Pryor, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Pryor was able to grind out a solid victory over Joplin in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, winning 3-0. Does Pryor have another victory up their sleeve, or will Joplin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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