Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Mexico Bulldogs (Mexico, MO), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hannibal upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Pirates host Hallsville (Hallsville, MO) to battle the Indians in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 20. The Indians come into the test with a record of 0-4.

With the defeat, Mexico falls to 11-4 on the season. The Bulldogs host Kirksville (Kirksville, MO) to battle the Tigers in a Class 4 District 6 test on Thursday, April 21. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 4-7. Kirksville won 8-1 in their recent non-league test against Marshall (Marshall, MO)