Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Gainesville Bulldogs (Gainesville, MO), 5-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Bakersfield upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lions travel to Dora (Dora, MO) to play the Falcons in a Class 1 District 4 game on Thursday, March 27. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 0-2. Dora lost 17-7 in their recent league game against Fordland (Fordland, MO)

The Bulldogs now own a 2-1 record. They play next when they host Houston for a non-league game on Friday, March 28. Gainesville will battle a Tigers team coming off a 21-9 non-league win over Mansfield (Mansfield, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 3-0.