Piscataquis Pirates (Guilford, ME) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Penobscot Valley Howlers (Howland, ME), 13-12 in a non-league test.

With the win, Piscataquis upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Pirates host Central (East Corinth, ME) to battle the Red Devils in a Class C North test on Thursday, May 18. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 4-6. Central won 4-2 in their recent league test against Mattanawcook (Lincoln, ME)

With the defeat, Penobscot Valley falls to 2-7 on the season. The Howlers travel to Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME) to battle the Patriots in a Class D North test on Wednesday, May 17. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 7-0. Bangor Christian won 10-0 in their recent league test against Machias (Machias, ME)