In Wednesday's non-league bout, the Red Bud Musketeers (Red Bud, IL) baseball squad overwhelmed the visiting Valmeyer Pirates (Valmeyer, IL), by a score of 7-1.

Next up, the Musketeers encounter the Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, May 21. Red Bud will attempt to advance on its 19-9 season record. The Eagles enter the bout with a 16-14 record after their 9-4 non-league win over Belleville West (Belleville, IL).

The Pirates (11-18) will now prepare for their bout against Trico (Campbell Hill, IL). The Pioneers enter the non-league bout with a 16-15 record. In their last test, Trico nudged Sparta (Sparta, IL), 2-1, in a non-league test.