Bowie Pirates (Simms, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host McLeod Longhorns (McLeod, TX), 5-4 in a league test.

With the win, Bowie upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Pirates travel to Ore City (Ore City, TX) to battle the Rebels in a 2A Region III District 17 test on Tuesday, March 19. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 8-2.

With the defeat, McLeod falls to 4-1 on the season. The Longhorns host Ore City (Ore City, TX) to battle the Rebels in a 2A Region III District 17 test on Monday, March 18. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 8-2. Ore City won 21-2 in their recent league test against Avery (Avery, TX)