Dale Pirates (Dale, OK) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Stroud Tigers (Stroud, OK), 8-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Dale improves its record to 19-1 on the year. The Pirates travel to Blanchard (Blanchard, OK) to play the Lions in a non-league game on Thursday, September 12. The Lions enter the game with a record of 20-3. Blanchard won 10-0 in their recent league game against McLoud (McLoud, OK)

The Tigers now hold a 16-9 record. They play next when they host Cushing for a non-league game on Tuesday, September 10. Stroud will play a Tigers squad coming off a 10-2 non-league loss to Preston (Preston, OK). The Tigers record now stands at 6-10.