In Friday's non-league challenge, the Merced Bears (Merced, CA) baseball squad triumphed over the visiting Modesto Panthers (Modesto, CA), by a final score of 10-0.

With the win, Merced upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Bears host Ripon (Ripon, CA) to face the Indians in a non-league bout on Tuesday, March 19. The Indians enter the bout with a record of 5-2. Ripon won 8-1 in their recent non-league bout against Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA)

Next, the Panthers face the Chavez Titans (Stockton, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, March 19. Modesto will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record. The Titans enter the bout with a 0-9 record after their 29-1 league loss to Bear Creek (Stockton, CA).