Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Brandon Bulldogs (Brandon, MS), 10-9 in a non-league test.

With the win, Pearl upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Pirates host Starkville (Starkville, MS) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league test on Saturday, April 9. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 6-10. Starkville won 5-3 in their recent league test against South Panola (Batesville, MS)

With the defeat, Brandon falls to 12-8 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Warren Central (Vicksburg, MS) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Saturday, April 9. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 11-10. Warren Central lost 5-2 in their recent league test against Clinton (Clinton, MS)