The Ballard Bombers baseball squad (Huxley, IA), was edged 6-5 in Friday's league contest with the visiting Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, IA)

With the triumph, Gilbert moves its record to 10-9 on the season. The Tigers host Boone (Boone, IA) to confront the Toreadors in a Raccoon River contest on Tuesday, June 24. The Toreadors come into the contest with a record of 11-6. Boone lost 6-5 in their recent non-league contest against Webster City (Webster City, IA)

The Bombers now possess a 16-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Polk for a Raccoon River contest on Monday, June 23.