Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Northfield Raiders (Northfield, MN), 3-0 in a league test.

With the win, Mankato East upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Cougars host St. Peter (St. Peter, MN) to battle the Saints in a non-league test on Thursday, April 11. The Saints come into the test with a record of 1-1. St. Peter lost 6-1 in their recent non-league test against Hutchinson (Hutchinson, MN)

With the defeat, Northfield falls to 0-2 on the season. The Raiders travel to Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN) to battle the Tigers in a Big 9 test on Thursday, April 11. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 1-2. Albert Lea lost 4-1 in their recent league test against Century (Rochester, MN)