Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL), 7-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Palatine upgrades its record to 14-17 on the year. The Pirates host Hampshire (Hampshire, IL) to play the Whip-Purs in a non-league game on Friday, May 23. The Whip-Purs enter the game with a record of 20-10. Hampshire lost 16-13 in their recent league bout against Crystal Lake Central (Crystal Lake, IL)

In their next game, the Grenadiers battle the Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, May 24. Elk Grove will attempt to advance on its 10-13 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 19-13 record after their 5-3 non-league win over Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL).