Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) followers left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad nip the host Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), 5-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Xavier moves its record to 20-17 on the season. The Saints travel to Assumption (Davenport, IA) to battle the Knights in a non-league match on Monday, July 8. The Knights come into the match with a record of 21-12. Assumption lost 4-3 in their recent non-league match against Benton (Van Horne, IA)

The Mustangs now possess a 12-19 record. They put it on the line next when they host Maquoketa for a non-league match on Monday, July 8. Independence will battle a Cardinals squad coming off a 14-0 non-league win over Camanche (Camanche, IA). The Cardinals record now stands at 6-20.