Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Murdock Blue Devils (Winchendon, MA), 20-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Francis Parker Charter Essential School for a non-league game on Friday, May 12. Ayer Shirley will clash with a team coming off a 15-3 non-league loss to Montachusett RVT (Fitchburg, MA). The record now stands at 0-7.

In their next game, the Blue Devils clash with the Maynard Tigers (Maynard, MA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, May 11. Murdock will attempt to move on its 3-12 season record. The Tigers come into the game with a 10-4 record after their 10-5 non-league win over Narragansett Regional (Baldwinville, MA).