Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) followers left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad nip the host Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS), 6-5 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Petal moves its record to 2-0 on the season. The Panthers host Hernando (Hernando, MS) to battle the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, March 11. The Tigers come into the match with a record of 0-1.

The Maroon Tide now possess a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Poplarville for a non-league game on Friday, March 6. Picayune will play a Hornets team coming off a 8-6 non-league win over Picayune (Picayune, MS). The Hornets record now stands at 6-2.