In Tuesday's non-league bout, the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Lafayette Fighting Irish (St. Joseph, MO), by a score of 16-2.

Next up, the Cardinals encounter the Chillicothe Hornets (Chillicothe, MO) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, May 6. Benton will attempt to advance on its 16-10 season record. The Hornets enter the bout with a 18-6 record after their 4-3 non-league win over Maryville (Maryville, MO).

The Fighting Irish (8-13) will now prepare for their bout against St. Joseph Christian (St. Joseph, MO). The Lions enter the non-league bout with a 9-11 record. In their last bout, St. Joseph Christian achieved victory over Stanberry (Stanberry, MO), 19-4, in a non-league bout.