Bakersfield Drillers (Bakersfield, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad edge the host Palmdale Falcons (Palmdale, CA), 13-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Bakersfield improves its record to 2-9 on the year. The Drillers host Centennial (Bakersfield, CA) to clash with the Golden Hawks in a Southwest Yosemite game on Tuesday, March 25. The Golden Hawks come into the game with a record of 8-3. Centennial won 9-0 in their recent league game against Independence (Bakersfield, CA)

In their next game, the Falcons clash with the Paraclete Spirits (Lancaster, CA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, March 22. Palmdale will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Spirits come into the game with a 5-2 record after their 17-2 league win over Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, CA).