Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), 5-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Downey upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Knights host Central Catholic (Modesto, CA) to battle the Raiders in a Valley Oak League test on Saturday, March 9. The Raiders come into the test with a record of 2-0. Central Catholic won 8-5 in their recent non-league test against El Capitan (Merced, CA)

With the defeat, Placer falls to 3-2 on the season. The Hillmen travel to El Capitan (Merced, CA) to battle the Gauchos in a non-league test on Saturday, March 9. The Gauchos come into the test with a record of 1-5. El Capitan lost 8-5 in their recent non-league test against Central Catholic (Modesto, CA)