Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) fans left the game pleased Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 8-5 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Nixa advances its record to 20-13 on the season. The Eagles travel to Neosho (Neosho, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a Class 6 District 6 match on Wednesday, May 14. The Wildcats come into the match with a record of 20-6. Neosho lost 5-1 in their recent non-league match against Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO)

The Pirates now have a 6-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Willard for a Class 5 District 6 match on Wednesday, May 14. Branson will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 5-0 non-league win over Carthage (Carthage, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 38-6.