The Joplin Outlaws extended their win streak to nine games with 2-1 and 9-4 wins over the Sherman Shadowcats this weekend at Joe Becker Stadium.

With just a handful of games left in the season, the Outlaws (41-13) retain a six-game lead for first place in the Mid-America League. In second place are the Abilene Flying Bison (35-19).

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