In Thursday's non-league match, the host Ottawa Pirates softball team scored a tight 2-0 victory over the Streator Bulldogs.

The Pirates (2-1) will now prepare for their match against Newark (Newark, IL). The Norsemen go into the non-league match with a 1-3 record. In their last match, Newark by Manteno (Manteno, IL), 15-5, in a non-league match.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, March 29. Streator will attempt to better on its 0-4 season record. The Norsemen go into the match with a 1-3 record after their 15-5 non-league loss to Manteno (Manteno, IL).