Lathrop Mules (Lathrop, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, MO), 12-7 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Lathrop improves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Mules host West Platte (Weston, MO) to play the Bluejays in a non-league game on Thursday, September 11. The Bluejays enter the game with a record of 1-1. West Platte lost 10-0 in their recent non-league game against Fort Zumwalt West (O'Fallon, MO)

The Minutemen now hold a 4-2 record. They play next when they travel to Holden for a non-league game on Thursday, September 11. Lexington will play a Eagles squad coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Knob Noster (Knob Noster, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 2-1.