Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL), 5-2 in a league test.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 13-8 on the season. The Rangers host Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) to battle the Terriers in a non-league test on Monday, May 2. The Terriers come into the test with a record of 10-11. Carbondale won 7-5 in their recent non-league test against Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL)

With the defeat, Frankfort falls to 5-12 on the season. The Redbirds travel to Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Monday, May 2. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 11-8. Anna-Jonesboro won 9-5 in their recent league test against DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL)