Smithton Tigers (Smithton, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Otterville Eagles (Otterville, MO), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Smithton upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Tigers travel to Russellville (Russellville, MO) to battle the Indians in a Class 2 District 8 test on Friday, May 10. The Indians come into the test with a record of 6-19. Russellville lost 11-1 in their recent league test against St. Elizabeth (St. Elizabeth, MO)

With the defeat, Otterville falls to 10-13 on the season. The Eagles host Pilot Grove (Pilot Grove, MO) to battle the Tigers in a Class 1 District 10 test on Monday, May 13. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 12-9. Pilot Grove won 10-3 in their recent non-league test against Fayette (Fayette, MO)