Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL), 5-1 in a league test.

With the win, Sparta upgrades its record to 12-8 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Steeleville (Steeleville, IL) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Wednesday, May 1. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 10-7. Steeleville lost 1-0 in their recent league test against Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL)

With the defeat, Chester falls to 6-14 on the season. The Yellowjackets travel to Okawville (Okawville, IL) to battle the Rockets in a Cahokia - Other test on Wednesday, May 1. The Rockets come into the test with a record of 1-14. Okawville lost 18-3 in their recent league test against Wesclin (Trenton, IL)