McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, McDonald County upgrades its record to 3-11 on the season. The Mustangs host Cassville (Cassville, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 23. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 9-9. Cassville lost 7-3 in their recent league test against Hollister (Hollister, MO)

With the defeat, East Newton falls to 5-12 on the season. The Patriots travel to Liberal (Liberal, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Friday, April 19. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 8-6. Liberal lost 13-7 in their recent non-league test against Archie (Archie, MO)