The Independence 76ers the visiting Marion-Franklin Red Devils baseball team by a count of 5-0 in Thursday's league bout.

The 76ers now possess a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Briggs for a Columbus City - South bout on Friday, May 5. Independence will face a Bruins team coming off a 15-2 league win over South (Columbus, OH). The Bruins record now stands at 3-3.

Next, the Red Devils face the South Bulldogs (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South bout, on Friday, May 5. Marion-Franklin will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the bout with a 1-5 record after their 15-2 league loss to Briggs (Columbus, OH).