Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Colonial Beach Drifters (Colonial Beach, VA), 13-12 in a non-league test.

With the win, Essex upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Trojans host West Point (West Point, VA) to battle the Pointers in a non-league test on Monday, April 22. The Pointers come into the test with a record of 0-2.

With the defeat, Colonial Beach falls to 0-2 on the season. The Drifters host Lancaster (Lancaster, VA) to battle the Red Devils in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 24. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 1-4. Lancaster lost 8-4 in their recent non-league test against Rappahannock (Warsaw, VA)