Normal West Wildcats (Normal, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Peoria Notre Dame Irish (Peoria, IL), 9-2 in a league test.

With the win, Normal West upgrades its record to 12-14 on the season. The Wildcats host Kaneland (Maple Park, IL) to battle the Knights in a non-league test on Saturday, May 13. The Knights come into the test with a record of 16-12. Kaneland lost 5-0 in their recent non-league test against Washington (Washington, IL)

With the defeat, Peoria Notre Dame falls to 9-15 on the season. The Irish travel to Champaign Central (Champaign, IL) to battle the Maroons in a Big Twelve test on Tuesday, May 16. The Maroons come into the test with a record of 18-9.