Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Galena Pirates (Galena, IL), 11-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Fulton upgrades its record to 8-7 on the year. The Steamers host Mercer County (Aledo, IL) to play the Golden Eagles in a non-league game on Wednesday, April 16. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a record of 11-0. Mercer County won 10-8 in their recent league game against Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL)

The Pirates now own a 8-3 record. They play next when they host Fulton for a NUIC West game on Thursday, April 17. Galena will play a Steamers squad coming off a 7-3 non-league loss to Mercer County (Aledo, IL). The Steamers record now stands at 8-8.