In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Lincoln Railsplitters (Lincoln, IL) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL), by a final score of 12-3.

With the win, Lincoln upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Railsplitters host Decatur Eisenhower (Decatur, IL) to encounter the Panthers in a Central State Eight challenge on Tuesday, April 30. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-17. Decatur Eisenhower lost 10-7 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Teresa (Decatur, IL)

With the defeat, Metamora falls to 7-10 on the season. The Redbirds host Limestone (Bartonville, IL) to encounter the Rockets in a Mid-Illini challenge on Monday, April 29. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 10-13.