It’s all about damage control.
That was the motto adopted in Tuesday’s doubleheader by the Sedalia Bombers, who bounced back from a 9-6, seven-inning loss to Ozark (14-16) with a 3-2, seven-inning victory to split the twin bill at Liberty Park Stadium-Dey Field.
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