Hopedale Blue Raiders (Hopedale, MA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Sutton/Douglas (Sutton, MA), 6-5 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hopedale upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Blue Raiders host Milford (Milford, MA) to battle the Hawks in a non-league test on Friday, April 29. The Hawks come into the test with a record of 4-3.

With the defeat, Sutton/Douglas falls to 3-5 on the season. The host Nipmuc Regional (Upton, MA) to battle the Warriors in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 27. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 5-3. Nipmuc Regional won 12-0 in their recent league test against Blackstone-Millville (Blackstone, MA)