Patterson Tigers (Patterson, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Merced Bears (Merced, CA), 8-7 in a league test.

With the win, Patterson upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Tigers host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to battle the Thunder in a test on Tuesday, April 16. The Thunder come into the test with a record of 6-9. Buhach Colony lost 12-1 in their recent league test against Atwater (Atwater, CA)

With the defeat, Merced falls to 0-8 on the season. The Bears host Atwater (Atwater, CA) to battle the Falcons in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 23. The Falcons come into the test with a record of 11-5.