The Ottawa Pirates crushed the host Rochelle Hubs baseball team by a count of 18-5 in Friday's league bout.

The Pirates now possess a 13-16 record. They take the field next when they host Plano for a non-league bout on Monday, May 13. Ottawa will face a Reapers team coming off a 4-2 league win over Sandwich (Sandwich, IL). The Reapers record now stands at 20-11.

Next, the Hubs face the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, May 11. Rochelle will attempt to move on its 5-18 season record. The Dukes & Duchesses enter the bout with a 16-7 record after their 15-3 league win over Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL).