East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Shafter Generals (Shafter, CA), 17-11 in a non-league test.

With the win, East Bakersfield upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Blades host Pioneer Valley (Santa Maria, CA) to battle the Panthers in a test on Saturday, March 4. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 1-1.

With the defeat, Shafter falls to 0-1 on the season. The Generals host South (Bakersfield, CA) to battle the Spartans in a non-league test on Tuesday, February 21. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 3-1. South won 11-10 in their recent non-league test against Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA)