By the Numbers – April 28, 2021

29-1

The scoring margin for the Republic Lady Tigers in their COC soccer matches this season. Republic is 5-0 in the conference after whipping Willard on the road 5-0 last night. They are averaging nearly six goals a game in conference play, and four of their five COC wins have been shutouts.

.677

The slugging percentage for Republic's Ryker Harrington this season. He's batted 81 times, and he has 24 base hits, including five doubles, two triples and three home runs. Harrington also leads the team in runs scored with 27 (tied with Vincent Pyeatt).

The number of strikeouts by Jared Hughes in just 12 innings pitched this season. He struck out 11 batters in five innings Tuesday against Willard to give Republic a shot at the comeback win against the state's #1 team in Class 5, Willard.

The number of consecutive games won by the Tiger baseball team. Republic is 6-0 in the Central Ozark Conference with second-place Joplin (5-1) coming to town for a big showdown Thursday. Nixa is right behind, at 4-1, and will be in Republic next Tuesday.