The Newaygo Lions crushed the host Hart Pirates baseball team by a count of 8-2 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Lions now possess a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Chippewa Hills for a non-league bout on Monday, April 22.

Next, the Pirates face the North Muskegon Norsemen (North Muskegon, MI) in a Western Michigan bout, on Tuesday, April 23. Hart will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record.