Kaneland Knights (Maple Park, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL), 12-9 in a league test.

With the win, Kaneland upgrades its record to 6-8 on the season. The Knights host Oswego (Oswego, IL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Saturday, April 15. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 10-5. Oswego won 10-3 in their recent non-league test against Joliet Central (Joliet, IL)

With the defeat, Ottawa falls to 9-7 on the season. The Pirates travel to Kaneland (Maple Park, IL) to battle the Knights in a Interstate Eight test on Monday, April 17. The Knights come into the test with a record of 7-8. Kaneland won 4-3 in their recent non-league test against Oswego (Oswego, IL)