Despite hitting three home runs, the T-Bones lost 6-5 Monday to Joplin at Joe Becker Stadium, Joplin, Mo.
The T-Bones got within one strike of winning the game. The T-Bones were ahead 5-4 in the ninth inning and Joplin had two outs when Carlos Ramirez hit a two-strikes double, scoring Oscar Mesa, who had walked, and Omar Luna hit a single to score Ramirez.
T-Bones who hit homers on Monday night included Jake Blackwood, Kyle Robinson and Vladimir Frias.
The loss went to reliever Jonathan Kountis, who allowed two hits and two runs in one inning.
The T-Bones, 8-14, will play Joplin, 14-8, again at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday in Joplin.
The T-Bones will play at home in a three-game homestand on June 19. For tickets, call the box office at 913-328-5618 or visit www.tbonesbaseball.com.