Phoenix Pirates (Phoenix, OR) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Cottage Grove Lions (Cottage Grove, OR), 8-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Phoenix upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Pirates host Henley (Klamath Falls, OR) to battle the Hornets in a 4A Skyline test on Saturday, April 6. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 6-1.

With the defeat, Cottage Grove falls to 8-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Sweet Home (Sweet Home, OR) to battle the Huskies in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 2. The Huskies come into the test with a record of 0-6. Sweet Home lost 13-10 in their recent non-league test against Seaside (Seaside, OR)