Spectators at Friday's non-league battle between the Malden Catholic Lancers (Malden, MA) and the visiting Pope Francis Cardinals (Chicopee, MA), saw Malden Catholic's baseball squad knock off Pope Francis by a count of 9-6.

Coming up next, the Lancers play the Boston College High Eagles (Boston, MA) in a Catholic battle, on Monday, April 11. Malden Catholic will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 3-2 record after their 6-1 non-league win over North Andover (North Andover, MA).

The Cardinals now possess a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they host West Springfield for a Valley battle on Tuesday, April 12.