Strafford Indians (Strafford, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Strafford upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Indians travel to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Friday, March 22. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 1-2. Hillcrest lost 13-0 in their recent non-league test against Aurora (Aurora, MO)

With the defeat, Carthage falls to 5-1 on the season. The Tigers host Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Friday, March 22. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 1-2. Hillcrest lost 13-0 in their recent non-league test against Aurora (Aurora, MO)