Swampscott Big Blue (Swampscott, MA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA), 14-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Big Blue now sport a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Masconomet Regional for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19.

With the loss, Manchester Essex falls to 3-2 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Pentucket Regional (West Newbury, MA) to face the in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 22. The enter the challenge with a record of 1-0.