In Wednesday's non-league game, the host Alton Redbirds baseball team scored a close 4-2 victory over the Jersey Panthers.

The Redbirds (20-12) will now prepare for their game against Belleville West (Belleville, IL). The Maroons enter the Southwestern game with a 17-10 record. In their last game, Belleville West by Alton (Alton, IL), 7-6, in a league game.

Next, the Panthers face the Granite City Warriors (Granite City, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, May 22. Jersey will attempt to improve on its 14-16 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 6-20 record after their 13-3 non-league loss to Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL).