The Metro-East Lutheran Knights crushed the host Lutheran North Crusaders baseball team by a count of 18-3 in Saturday's non-league bout.

The Knights now possess a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Marquette Catholic for a non-league bout on Tuesday, April 9.

Next, the Crusaders face the Priory . (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, April 9. Lutheran North will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The . enter the bout with a 0-1 record after their 10-7 non-league loss to Lutheran South (St. Louis, MO).