Fruitdale Pirates (Fruitdale, AL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Blacksher Bulldogs (Uriah, AL), 9-4 in a league test.

With the win, Fruitdale upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Pirates travel to Blacksher (Uriah, AL) to battle the Bulldogs in a 1A Area 1 test on Friday, March 20. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 5-9. Blacksher won 15-9 in their recent non-league test against Hillcrest (Evergreen, AL)

The Bulldogs now possess a 6-10 record. They take the field next when they host Fruitdale for a 1A Area 1 battle on Friday, March 20. Blacksher will play a Pirates squad coming off a 10-4 non-league win over Sacred Heart Catholic (McClellan, AL). The Pirates record now stands at 4-1.