Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA) fans left the game pleased Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), 4-3 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Maquoketa advances its record to 4-15 on the season. The Cardinals host North Scott (Eldridge, IA) to battle the Lancers in a non-league match on Wednesday, June 18. The Lancers come into the match with a record of 9-11. North Scott won 6-0 in their recent non-league match against Davenport Central (Davenport, IA)

The Mustangs now have a 10-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clear Creek-Amana for a non-league match on Thursday, June 19.