Stuttgart Ricebirds (Stuttgart, AR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Monticello Billies (Monticello, AR), 11-2 in a league test.

With the win, Stuttgart upgrades its record to 9-10 on the season. The Ricebirds host Warren (Warren, AR) to battle the Lumberjacks in a 4A Region 8 test on Monday, April 29. The Lumberjacks come into the test with a record of 17-5. Warren lost 8-6 in their recent league test against Hamburg (Hamburg, AR)

With the defeat, Monticello falls to 10-9 on the season. The Billies host Rison (Rison, AR) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Monday, April 29. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 8-10. Rison won 14-5 in their recent league test against Gurdon (Gurdon, AR)