Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) followers left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL), 9-7 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Effingham moves its record to 14-5 on the season. The Hearts travel to Farina South Central (Farina, IL) to battle the Cougars in a non-league match on Wednesday, April 30. The Cougars come into the match with a record of 7-8. Farina South Central lost 12-2 in their recent non-league match against Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL)

The Golden Aces now possess a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Carmi-White County for a non-league match on Monday, April 28. Mt. Carmel will battle a Bulldogs squad coming off a 15-0 league win over Eldorado (Eldorado, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-9.