Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Brandon Bulldogs (Brandon, MS), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Pearl upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Pirates travel to DeSoto Central (Southaven, MS) to battle the Jaguars in a non-league test on Monday, March 16. The Jaguars come into the test with a record of 3-1. DeSoto Central won 6-5 in their recent non-league test against South Panola (Batesville, MS)

With the defeat, Brandon falls to 9-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Quitman (Quitman, MS) to battle the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, March 16. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 2-10.