Things are heating up in local high school baseball. Here's a look at some notable boys varsity baseball matchups on the calendar from in and around Louisville, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.

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Bowling Green vs. St. Xavier

On Saturday, April 27, the Bowling Green Purples (15-8) face off against the St. Xavier Tigers (16-3) in a home nonconference game. It all goes down at 1801 Rockingham Lane in Bowling Green, starting at 2 p.m.

Fern Creek vs. Christian County

The Fern Creek Tigers (7-4) are slated to play a tournament game against the Christian County Colonels (10-5) at home on Saturday, April 27. Watch what happens at 9115 Fern Creek Road, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Holy Cross vs. Eastern

The Holy Cross Cougars (11-7) have a nonconference game against the Eastern Eagles (11-7) at home on Monday, April 29. The game will take place at 5 p.m. at 5144 Dixie Highway.

St. Xavier vs. DeSales

On Monday, April 29, the St. Xavier Tigers (16-3) face off against the DeSales Colts (7-8-1) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is set for 5:30 p.m. at 1609 Poplar Level Road.

DuPont Manual vs. Oldham County

On Monday, April 29, the DuPont Manual varsity Crimsons (11-6) have a home nonconference game against the Oldham County Colonels (10-4). It all goes down at 120 W. Lee St., starting at 6 p.m.

Holy Cross vs. Southern

The Holy Cross Cougars (11-7) are due to play a nonconference game against the Southern Trojans (2-6) at home on Tuesday, April 30. Watch what happens at 5144 Dixie Highway, starting at 5 p.m.

Eastern vs. Male

On Tuesday, April 30, the Eastern varsity Eagles (11-7) have a home nonconference game against the Male Bulldogs (14-7). The action kicks off at 12400 Old Shelbyville Road, starting at 5:30 p.m.

DuPont Manual vs. Valley

On Wednesday, May 1, the DuPont Manual varsity Crimsons (11-6) have a home nonconference game against the Valley Vikings (0-2). The matchup will begin at 6 p.m. at 120 W. Lee St.

St. Xavier vs. Trinity

On Wednesday, May 1, the St. Xavier Tigers (16-3) will meet the Trinity Shamrocks (20-4) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The faceoff is set for 6 p.m. at 1609 Poplar Level Road.

Holy Cross vs. Ballard

On Wednesday, May 1, the Holy Cross varsity Cougars (11-7) have a home nonconference game against the Ballard Bruins (8-9). The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. at 5144 Dixie Highway.

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