Merced Bears (Merced, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pitman Pride (Turlock, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

The Bears now own a 10-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Buhach Colony for a Central California challenge on Tuesday, April 5.

With the loss, Pitman falls to 8-4 on the campaign. The Pride host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to battle the Thunder in a Central California challenge on Wednesday, April 6. The Thunder enter the challenge with a record of 5-3.