Staples-Motley Cardinals (Staples, MN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder (Long Prairie, MN), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Staples-Motley upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Cardinals host Pelican Rapids (Pelican Rapids, MN) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Friday, May 10. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 7-2. Pelican Rapids won 11-2 in their recent league test against Barnesville (Barnesville, MN)

With the defeat, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle falls to 6-4 on the season. The Thunder host Royalton (Royalton, MN) to battle the Royals in a Prairie test on Monday, May 13. The Royals come into the test with a record of 5-10. Royalton lost 4-2 in their recent non-league test against Maple Lake (Maple Lake, MN)