Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) fans left the game pleased Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Grain Valley Eagles (Grain Valley, MO), 1-0 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Belton advances its record to 7-7 on the season. The Pirates host Excelsior Springs (Excelsior Springs, MO) to battle the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, April 24. The Tigers come into the match with a record of 12-8. Excelsior Springs won 7-6 in their recent non-league match against Warrensburg (Warrensburg, MO)

The Eagles now have a 13-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Park Hill South for a non-league match on Thursday, April 24. Grain Valley will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 13-1 non-league win over Grandview (Grandview, MO). The Panthers record now stands at 11-4.