Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Bremen Braves (Midlothian, IL), 8-1 in a league test.

With the win, Shepard improves its record to 10-18 on the year. The Astros host Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL) to clash with the Mustangs in a game on Monday, May 15. The Mustangs go into the game with a record of 19-9. Evergreen Park lost 12-4 in their recent non-league game against St. Francis (Wheaton, IL)

The Braves (12-14) will now prepare for their game against Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL). The Red Wolves go into the South Suburban - Blue game with a 19-13 record. In their last game, Thornton Fractional South tipped Joliet Central (Joliet, IL), 7-6, in a non-league game.