Lodi Rams (Lodi, NJ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Elmwood Park Crusaders (Elmwood Park, NJ), 10-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Rams now own a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wallington for a NJIC - Meadowlands challenge on Thursday, April 18.

With the loss, Elmwood Park falls to 0-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Mary Help of Christians Academy (North Haledon, NJ) to battle the Blue Jays in a NJIC - Liberty challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Blue Jays enter the challenge with a record of 0-2. Mary Help of Christians Academy lost 19-1 in their recent league challenge against Ridgefield Memorial (Ridgefield, NJ)