Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL), 6-1 in a league test.

With the win, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 22-7 on the season. The Rams travel to Triad (Troy, IL) to battle the Knights in a non-league test on Thursday, May 12. The Knights come into the test with a record of 24-4. Triad won 7-0 in their recent league test against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)

With the defeat, Centralia falls to 9-12 on the season. The Orphans host Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) to battle the Comanches in a South Seven test on Wednesday, May 11. The Comanches come into the test with a record of 2-10. Cahokia lost 13-11 in their recent league test against Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL)