The crowd at Friday's non-league battle between the Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) and the visiting Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN), saw Melrose's baseball team get by Pierz by a tally of 5-4.

The Dutchmen (7-7) will now prepare for their battle against St. Cloud Cathedral (St. Cloud, MN). The Crusaders enter the non-league battle with a 21-6 record. In their last battle, St. Cloud Cathedral was tipped by Holy Family Catholic (Victoria, MN), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Pioneers face the Pillager Huskies (Pillager, MN) in a non-league battle, on Monday, May 12. Pierz will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Huskies enter the battle with a 6-6 record after their 3-2 league loss to Sebeka (Sebeka, MN).