Malden Golden Tornados (Malden, MA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Salem Academy Charter Navigator (Salem, MA), 17-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Malden upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Golden Tornados host Somerville (Somerville, MA) to battle the Highlanders in a Greater Boston test on Tuesday, April 2. The Highlanders come into the test with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Salem Academy Charter falls to 0-1 on the season. The Navigator host Rockport (Rockport, MA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league test on Monday, April 1. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 0-0.