Reading Memorial Rockets (Reading, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA), 18-1 in a league challenge.

The Rockets now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host North Reading for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 15.

With the loss, Melrose falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Red raiders host Whittier RVT (Haverhill, MA) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 15. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.