Joplin Relief Games

♦ Supporting Joplin (espn.com)

Iowa and Missouri are playing a pair of scrimmage games Oct. 8 and 9 with all the proceeds going to support the rebuilding of the little league program in Joplin, Mo. Joplin was ripped in May by a powerful EF5 tornado, which had estimated winds of more than 200 mph. For those who can't make it out to the games, you can make donations to the Missouri Disaster Relief here.

♦ MU Baseball hosts Iowas for Joplin fundraiser (lostfriendlypaer.wordpress.com)

While fans will see a pair of regular nine-inning games, the two contests against Iowa have added significance to the Tiger players and coaches. Mizzou’s athletes want to reward the crowd with a special experience, since the fans’ money will go toward disaster relief. The message Jamieson and his squad want to send is that while the national media may have reduced its coverage of Joplin, the Tigers understand that the rebuilding process is far from over.

“The people of Joplin have been through a lot since May,” Jamieson said. “We want to let them know that we are still keeping their relief efforts in our thoughts.”

♦ Missouri baseball team holds exhibition for Joplin relief (Columbia Missourian)

The first fundraiser game is at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The second is set for 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 with all proceeds going to the Joplin Little League. A raffle and auction are also planned

♦ Mizzou Baseball Joplin benefit update (diamoncouncil.net)

Diamond Council’s Columbia Kaos 9u Boys competitive team, coached by Joshua Hill, will represent DC at the MU/IA game. Come out and support the Tigers and Joplin Little League! Hope to see you at the game.