Independence Patriots (Coal City, WV) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Liberty Raiders (Glen Daniel, WV), 12-0 in a league test.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Patriots travel to Greenbrier East (Lewisburg, WV) to battle the Spartans in a non-league test on Saturday, April 20. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 7-14. Greenbrier East won 6-5 in their recent non-league battle against Wheeling Central Catholic (Wheeling, WV)

The Raiders now possess a 4-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mount View for a Coalfield A battle on Monday, April 22. Liberty will play a Golden Knights squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Elk Valley Christian (Elkview, WV). The Golden Knights record now stands at 9-6.