Xavier Falcons (Middletown, CT) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Shelton Gaels (Shelton, CT), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Xavier upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Falcons host Amity Regional (Woodbridge, CT) to battle the Spartans in a non-league test on Friday, April 22. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 7-0. Amity Regional won 10-2 in their recent non-league test against North Haven (North Haven, CT)

With the defeat, Shelton falls to 3-3 on the season. The Gaels travel to East Haven (East Haven, CT) to battle the Yellowjackets in a Southern Connecticut - Oronoque test on Wednesday, April 20. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 1-5. East Haven lost 10-0 in their recent non-league test against Law (Milford, CT)