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Joplin Jailbirds Sweep to Championship | Joplin News
The Joplin Jailbirds just stunned everyone by winning their first-ever MINK Baseball League championship, sweeping the Chillicothe Mudcats in the finals with a 19-11 victory. After a nail-biter of a Game 1 (3-2), they dominated Friday’s game, exploding for a 9-3 lead and never looking back. Six players had multiple hits, led by Blake Jones with four RBIs, while Jack LaTurner shut down the opposition for four innings before the closer sealed it. This wasn’t just luck — it was a team built on grit and heart, proving that inaugural champions can rise from the very bottom to claim the crown…
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