In Monday's non-league challenge, the Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) baseball squad edged the visiting Plano Reapers (Plano, IL), by a final score of 15-14.

With the win, Ottawa upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Pirates host Alleman (Rock Island, IL) to battle the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 5. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 8-0.

With the defeat, Plano falls to 3-7 on the season. The Reapers travel to Streator (Streator, IL) to battle the Bulldogs in a Interstate Eight - North challenge on Friday, April 6. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.