In Wednesday's league contest, the Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) softball team overwhelmed the host Rochelle Hubs (Rochelle, IL), by a margin of 7-1.

With the triumph, Ottawa moves its record to 17-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Reed-Custer (Braidwood, IL) to play the Comets in a non-league contest on Thursday, May 12. The Comets come into the contest with a record of 8-12. Reed-Custer lost 6-5 in their recent league contest against Streator (Streator, IL)

In their next game, the Hubs play the Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, May 12. Rochelle will attempt to move on its 4-11 season record. The Cardinals come into the contest with a 14-4 record after their 7-3 non-league loss to Genoa-Kingston (Genoa, IL).