Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), 5-3 in a league test.

With the win, Frankfort upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Redbirds host Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL) to battle the Red Devils in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test on Friday, April 7. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 5-3. Murphysboro won 7-2 in their recent league test against Herrin (Herrin, IL)

With the defeat, Benton falls to 2-6 on the season. The Rangers travel to Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL) to battle the Bulldogs in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test on Thursday, April 6. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 8-1. Harrisburg won 2-0 in their recent league test against Massac County (Metropolis, IL)