In Wednesday's league game, the host Fulton Steamers baseball team scored a tight 6-3 victory over the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats.

The Steamers (11-10) will now prepare for their game against West Carroll (Savanna, IL). The Thunder go into the Northwest Upstate Illini - West game with a 0-13 record. In their last game, West Carroll by Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL), 10-0, in a non-league game.

The Wildcats (10-8) will now prepare for their game against Warren/Stockton (Warren, IL). The Warhawks go into the Northwest Upstate Illini - West game with a 10-7 record. In their last game, Warren/Stockton by River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL), 5-2, in a league game.