The Carthage Bulldogs routed the host Pittsburg Pirates softball squad by a count of 13-1 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (8-2) will now prepare for their battle against Texas (Texarkana, TX). The Tigers go into the non-league battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, Texas topped Pittsburg (Pittsburg, TX), 11-1, in a non-league battle.

The Pirates now sport a 0-5 record. They play next when they travel to Texas for a non-league battle on Thursday, February 22. Pittsburg will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 10-7 non-league loss to North Lamar (Paris, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 2-3.