Easthampton/Hampshire Eagles (Easthampton, MA) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Ludlow Lions (Ludlow, MA), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Easthampton/Hampshire improves its record to 1-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Pioneer Valley Regional (Northfield, MA) to play the Panthers in a non-league game on Thursday, May 15. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 6-9. Pioneer Valley Regional lost 6-1 in their recent non-league game against Hopkins Academy (Hadley, MA)

The Lions now hold a 7-9 record. They play next when they host Holyoke for a non-league game on Wednesday, May 14. Ludlow will play a Purple Knights squad coming off a 19-5 league loss to Granby (Granby, MA). The Purple Knights record now stands at 4-10.