Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Stoneham Spartans (Stoneham, MA), 6-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Melrose improves its record to 5-4 on the year. The Red Raiders travel to Belmont (Belmont, MA) to play the Marauders in a non-league game on Monday, May 19. The Marauders enter the game with a record of 0-1.

The Spartans now hold a 0-3 record. They play next when they host Greater Lawrence Tech for a non-league game on Friday, May 16.