Shelton Gaels (Shelton, CT) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Branford Hornets (Branford, CT), 6-5 in a league test.

With the win, Shelton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Gaels host Xavier (Middletown, CT) to battle the Falcons in a non-league test on Thursday, April 4. The Falcons come into the test with a record of 1-0. Xavier won 7-4 in their recent non-league test against Cheshire (Cheshire, CT)

With the defeat, Branford falls to 0-1 on the season. The Hornets travel to East Haven (East Haven, CT) to battle the Yellowjackets in a Southern Connecticut - Oronoque test on Wednesday, April 3. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 0-0.