The Galena Pirates nipped the host Winnebago Indians baseball squad by a score of 5-4 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next up, the Pirates encounter the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West outing, on Tuesday, April 8. Galena will attempt to advance on its 6-1 season record.

The Indians (0-6) will now prepare for their outing against Forreston (Forreston, IL). The Cardinals enter the non-league outing with a 6-2 record. In their last outing, Forreston edged Amboy (Amboy, IL), 10-0, in a non-league outing.