Shepherd Hill Regional Rams (Dudley, MA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Fitchburg Blue Raiders (Fitchburg, MA), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Shepherd Hill Regional improves its record to 11-2 on the year. The Rams travel to North Middlesex Regional (Townsend, MA) to play the Patriots in a non-league game on Wednesday, May 14. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 2-11. North Middlesex Regional won 6-5 in their recent non-league game against Marlborough (Marlborough, MA)

The Blue Raiders now hold a 6-9 record. They play next when they travel to Groton-Dunstable for a Midland-Wachusett B game on Wednesday, May 14. Fitchburg will play a Crusaders squad coming off a 8-4 league loss to North Middlesex Regional (Townsend, MA). The Crusaders record now stands at 3-9.