Mustangs slip in sweep at Emporia

The Iola Mustangs hope to build a bit of momentum before the postseason after falling in both games of Friday’s doubleheader against the Emporia Spartans.

EMPORIA — The Iola Mustangs hope to return to form as they wrap up the regular season this week after falling in Friday’s road doubleheader at Emporia, 5-4 and 8-4.

The Emporia Spartans capitalized on Iola’s mistakes, scoring on a game-winning wild pitch in extra innings in the first game. They then benefitting from steady production in the nightcap to take an 8-4 victory.

Senior Tre Wilson took the loss in the opener despite throwing a four-inning no-hitter with five strikeouts before ceding the mound to Austin Crooks in the fifth. Crooks held his own with three strikeouts, but six errors by the Mustang defense took its toll asEmporia tied the game in the seventh.

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