The Merced Bears softball team scored 11 runs and limited the visiting Patterson Tigers to 2 in the Bears league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Merced moves its record to 15-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Golden Valley (Merced, CA) to clash with the Cougars in a Central California Conference game on Thursday, May 5. The Cougars come into the game with a record of 11-12. Golden Valley lost 2-1 in their recent league game against Atwater (Atwater, CA)

In their next game, the Tigers clash with the Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA) in a Central California Conference game, on Tuesday, May 10. Patterson will attempt to move on its 6-13 season record. The Falcons come into the game with a 11-11 record after their 5-2 league win over Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA).