In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO) baseball squad edged the visiting Alton Comets (Alton, MO), by a final score of 5-4.

With the win, Bakersfield upgrades its record to 3-4 on the season. The Lions host Bradleyville (Bradleyville, MO) to battle the Eagles in a Class 1 District 5 challenge on Monday, April 15. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-5.

With the defeat, Alton falls to 4-8 on the season. The Comets host Greenville (Greenville, MO) to battle the Bears in a Class 2 District 2 challenge on Friday, April 12. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Greenville lost 8-1 in their recent league challenge against Clearwater (Piedmont, MO)