Longmeadow Lancers (Longmeadow, MA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Pope Francis Prep Cardinals (Springfield, MA), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Longmeadow upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lancers travel to Belchertown (Belchertown, MA) to battle the Orioles in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 9. The Orioles come into the test with a record of 1-1. Belchertown lost 10-1 in their recent non-league test against Minnechaug Regional (Wilbraham, MA)

With the defeat, Pope Francis Prep falls to 4-1 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Northampton (Northampton, MA) to battle the Blue Devils in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 9. The Blue Devils come into the test with a record of 0-1. Northampton lost 12-1 in their recent league test against Belchertown (Belchertown, MA)