Manchester Flying Dutchmen (Manchester, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Michigan Center Cardinals (Michigan Center, MI), 9-8 in a league challenge.

The Flying Dutchmen now own a 5-9 record. They take the field next when they host Onsted for a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 16.

With the loss, Michigan Center falls to 3-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Homer (Homer, MI) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league game on Monday, May 20. The Trojans come into the game with a record of 13-2.