Macon Tigers (Macon, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Palmyra Panthers (Palmyra, MO), 9-8 in a league test.

With the win, Macon upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Tigers host Monroe City (Monroe City, MO) to battle the Panthers in a Clarence Cannon test on Monday, May 3. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 1-11. Monroe City lost 3-0 in their recent league test against Louisiana (Louisiana, MO)

With the defeat, Palmyra drops to 6-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host South Shelby (Shelbina, MO) to play the Cardinals in a Clarence Cannon battle on Thursday, May 6. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 6-7. South Shelby won 12-2 in their recent league battle against Highland (Ewing, MO)