Jailbirds sweep Merchants in doubleheader at Joe Becker Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Joplin Jailbirds secured two victories over the Carroll Merchants on July 21 in their first home games since July 7. The first game concluded with an 11-3 score, bolstered by Jordan Tucker's notable 2-for-4 performance, which included three RBI. Game 2 was a tighter contest, ending 3-1, highlighted by Cross Dowd's strong showing, with seven strikeouts in five innings. This doubleheader marked the conclusion of a nine-game road stretch for Joplin, which has already locked up a playoff position ahead of the MINK League postseason starting July 27.
- •Joplin wins Game 1, 11-3, and Game 2, 3-1.
- •Jordan Tucker leads offensively in Game 1 with 3 RBI.
- •Cross Dowd shines in Game 2 with 7 strikeouts.
- •July 21 marked the Jailbirds' return to home games.
- •Regular season concludes on July 25.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jailbirds take 2 from Merchants
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Jailbirds sweep Merchants in return to Joe Becker Stadium
"On a scorching summer day in late July, Joplin played host to the Carroll (Iowa) Merchants to finish a recently postponed game and then play a regularly scheduled game Tuesday at Joe Becker Stadium. The postponed contest was being resumed from June 11, when lightning cut things short in the top of the third inning in Joplin. The Jailbirds held a 3-0 lead to start things Tuesday. They led 5-3 ...
"The Joplin Jailbirds picked up a pair of wins over Carroll this evening in the first home games since July 7. See our recap and some highlights below.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:32 PMJailbirds take 2 from Merchants
On a scorching summer day in late July, Joplin played host to the Carroll (Iowa) Merchants to finish a recently postponed game and then play a regularly scheduled game Tuesday at Joe Becker Stadium. The postponed contest was being resumed from June 11, when lightning cut things short in the top of the third inning in Joplin. The Jailbirds held a 3-0 lead to start things Tuesday. They led 5-3 ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 4:13 AMJailbirds sweep Merchants in return to Joe Becker Stadium
The Joplin Jailbirds picked up a pair of wins over Carroll this evening in the first home games since July 7. See our recap and some highlights below.
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