Lancaster Red Devils (Lancaster, VA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA), 3-2 in a league test.

With the win, Lancaster upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Red Devils host Colonial Beach (Colonial Beach, VA) to battle the Drifters in a Northern Neck test on Tuesday, April 23. The Drifters come into the test with a record of 3-5. Colonial Beach lost 12-7 in their recent league test against Northumberland (Heathsville, VA)

With the defeat, Essex falls to 5-6 on the season. The Trojans host Northampton (Eastville, VA) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league test on Friday, April 19. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 2-4. Northampton lost 9-8 in their recent non-league test against Surry County (Dendron, VA)