In Saturday's non-league game, the host Kearney Bulldogs baseball team scored a close 5-4 win over the Rolla Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs (8-5) will now prepare for their game against Helias (Jefferson City, MO). The Crusaders go into the non-league game with a 2-6 record. In their last game, Helias was tipped by Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO), 5-4, in a non-league game.

Next, the Bulldogs play the Washington Bluejays (Washington, MO) in a Class 5 District 5 game, on Friday, April 18. Rolla will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Bluejays go into the game with a 3-13 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Fort Zumwalt East (St. Peters, MO).