Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Kankakee Kays (Kankakee, IL), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ottawa upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Pirates host Sandwich (Sandwich, IL) to battle the Indians in a Interstate Eight test on Thursday, April 14. The Indians come into the test with a record of 0-6. Sandwich lost 9-0 in their recent non-league test against Hampshire (Hampshire, IL)

With the defeat, Kankakee falls to 7-2 on the season. The Kays host Thornwood (South Holland, IL) to battle the Thunderbirds in a Southland test on Thursday, April 14. The Thunderbirds come into the test with a record of 4-2.