Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO), 5-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hannibal upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Pirates travel to Holt (Wentzville, MO) to battle the Indians in a Class 5 District 4 test on Thursday, April 11. The Indians come into the test with a record of 4-11.

With the defeat, Kirksville falls to 6-7 on the season. The Tigers host Fulton (Fulton, MO) to battle the Hornets in a non-league test on Thursday, April 11. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 7-4. Fulton won 7-1 in their recent non-league test against Moberly (Moberly, MO)