La Porte Slicers (La Porte, IN) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad topple the visiting Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN), 20-5 in a league game.

With the triumph, La Porte improves its record to 10-10 on the year. The Slicers travel to South Bend Riley (South Bend, IN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, May 10. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 8-9. South Bend Riley lost 5-3 in their recent league game against South Bend Saint Joseph (South Bend, IN)

The Pirates now hold a 1-19 record. They play next when they host River Forest for a non-league game on Thursday, May 8.