Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting North Reading Hornets (North Reading, MA), 8-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Manchester Essex upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Hornets host Georgetown (Georgetown, MA) to battle the Royals in a CAL Baker test on Tuesday, May 3. The Royals come into the test with a record of 5-7. Georgetown won 2-1 in their recent league test against Hamilton-Wenham Regional (South Hamilton, MA)

With the defeat, North Reading falls to 4-4 on the season. The Hornets host Bedford (Bedford, MA) to battle the Buccaneers in a non-league test on Sunday, May 1. The Buccaneers come into the test with a record of 2-7. Bedford won 16-15 in their recent league test against Weston (Weston, MA)