Mount Ayr Raiders (Mount Ayr, IA) fans left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad nip the host Clarke Indians (Osceola, IA), 5-4 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Mount Ayr advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Raiders host Lenox (Lenox, IA) to battle the Tigers in a Pride of Iowa match on Friday, June 6. The Tigers come into the match with a record of 7-3. Lenox won 4-1 in their recent league match against Southeast Warren (Liberty Center, IA)

The Indians now have a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cardinal for a South Central match on Friday, June 6. Clarke will battle a Comets squad coming off a 17-1 league win over Albia (Albia, IA). The Comets record now stands at 7-3.