Ava Bears (Ava, MO) fans left the game pleased Saturday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the host Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO), 6-1 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Ava advances its record to 14-8 on the season. The Bears travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Monday, May 12. The Bulldogs come into the match with a record of 10-13.

The Pirates now have a 10-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Jasper for a non-league match on Monday, May 12. Ash Grove will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 5-4 non-league win over Lockwood (Lockwood, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 14-6.