Joplin softball cruises to 16-0 win in opener‎

AURORA, Mo. — Joplin's softball team opened its 2026 season with a bang Friday, exploding for eight runs in the first two innings en route to a 16-0 win in a run rule-shortened game against Hillcrest at the Aurora Kickoff Classic at Aurora High School. It was the debut for Eagles starting pitcher Brenley Comer, who gave up no runs and no hits while striking out five and walking one in a ...