Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), 13-3 in a league test.

With the win, Providence upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Panthers travel to Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to battle the Ravens in a Southwestern 4A test on Tuesday, April 9. The Ravens come into the test with a record of 2-7. Rocky River lost 10-2 in their recent league test against Butler (Matthews, NC)

With the defeat, Independence falls to 5-8 on the season. The Patriots travel to East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Eagles in a Southwestern 4A test on Tuesday, April 9. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 10-5.