Gloucester Fishermen (Gloucester, MA) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Beverly Panthers (Beverly, MA), 18-7 in a league game.

With the triumph, Gloucester improves its record to 9-4 on the year. The Fishermen host North Reading (North Reading, MA) to play the Hornets in a non-league game on Friday, May 23. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 0-2.

The Panthers now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to St. Mary's for a non-league game on Wednesday, May 21.