McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), 12-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, McClatchy improves its record to 4-2 on the year. The Lions host West Park (Roseville, CA) to play the Panthers in a Metropolitan Conference game on Tuesday, April 1. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-4. West Park won 24-3 in their recent league game against Grant (Sacramento, CA)

The Miners now hold a 1-10 record. They play next when they host Roseville for a Foothill Valley League game on Tuesday, April 1. Nevada Union will play a Tigers squad coming off a 2-1 league win over Del Campo (Fair Oaks, CA). The Tigers record now stands at 5-4.