In Wednesday's non-league bout, the Martins Ferry Purple Riders (Martins Ferry, OH) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Union Local Jets (Belmont, OH), by a tally of 12-0.

Next up, the Purple Riders encounter the Bellaire Big Reds (Bellaire, OH) in a Ohio Valley Athletic AAA bout, on Thursday, April 17. Martins Ferry will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Big Reds enter the bout with a 1-6 record after their 8-2 league loss to St. Clairsville (St. Clairsville, OH).

The Jets (5-5) will now prepare for their bout against Bellaire (Bellaire, OH). The Big Reds enter the non-league bout with a 2-6 record. In their last bout, Bellaire achieved victory over Martins Ferry (Martins Ferry, OH), 2-1, in a league bout.