Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) fans left the game pleased Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Lodi Flames (Lodi, CA), 9-8 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Chico advances its record to 19-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Pleasant Valley (Chico, CA) to battle the Vikings in a Eastern match on Tuesday, April 22. The Vikings come into the match with a record of 12-9. Pleasant Valley lost 10-0 in their recent non-league match against Dos Pueblos (Goleta, CA)

The Flames now have a 16-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Mary's for a Tri-City Athletic League match on Monday, April 21. Lodi will battle a Rams squad coming off a 7-2 non-league win over St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, CA). The Rams record now stands at 16-4.