Ottumwa Bulldogs (Ottumwa, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Marshalltown Bobcats (Marshalltown, IA), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 4-12 record. They take the field next when they host Hoover for a Alliance Conference - South challenge on Thursday, June 13. Ottumwa will battle a Huskies squad coming off a 9-5 non-league win over Mason City (Mason City, IA). The Huskies record now stands at 3-5.

With the loss, Marshalltown falls to 8-11 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Mason City (Mason City, IA) to battle the Mohawks in a Alliance Conference - North challenge on Thursday, June 13. The Mohawks enter the challenge with a record of 4-10. Mason City lost 9-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Hoover (Des Moines, IA)