Hot Springs Tigers (Truth or Consequences, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Hatch Valley Bears (Hatch, NM), 11-10 in a league test.

With the win, Hot Springs upgrades its record to 2-1 on the year. The Tigers travel to Ruidoso (Ruidoso, NM) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league game on Tuesday, March 12. The Warriors go into the game with a record of 0-0.

The Bears (1-4) will now prepare for their game against Tularosa (Tularosa, NM). The Wildcats go into the non-league game with a 6-0 record.