Tyler King hit a solo homer, but Republic fell on the road at Branson, 5-2. Brock Robbins took the loss for Republic.
In the JV game, Garrett Woods pitched a complete-game 3-hitter as the Tigers beat Branson 6-2. Woods struck out eight.
The freshmen also got a victory over Branson at Barnhouse Field.
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