Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Salem upgrades its record to 4-7 on the season. The Wildcats host East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL) to clash with the Oilers in a game on Tuesday, April 11. The Oilers go into the game with a record of 2-9. East Alton-Wood River lost 8-5 in their recent non-league game against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)

The Wooden Shoes (5-3) will now prepare for their game against Robinson (Robinson, IL). The Maroons go into the non-league game with a 2-5 record. In their last game, Robinson was edged by Flora (Flora, IL), 2-0, in a non-league game.