Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Mathews Blue Devils (Mathews, VA), 12-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Essex upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Trojans travel to Jamestown (Williamsburg, VA) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Monday, March 18. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 0-1. Jamestown lost 5-2 in their recent league test against Poquoson (Poquoson, VA)

With the defeat, Mathews falls to 0-1 on the season. The Blue devils host Northumberland (Heathsville, VA) to battle the Indians in a non-league test on Thursday, March 14. The Indians come into the test with a record of 1-0. Northumberland won 9-0 in their recent non-league test against Middlesex (Saluda, VA)