Russell Red Devils (Russell, KY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Morgan County Cougars (West Liberty, KY), 8-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Russell upgrades its record to 8-19 on the season. The Red Devils travel to Paintsville (Paintsville, KY) to battle the Tigers in a non-league test on Saturday, May 4. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 15-10. Paintsville won 10-0 in their recent league test against Martin County (Inez, KY)

With the defeat, Morgan County falls to 7-15 on the season. The Cougars host Menifee County (Frenchburg, KY) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league test on Saturday, May 4. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 3-11. Menifee County lost 21-0 in their recent league test against Bath County (Owingsville, KY)