Patriot Pioneers (Nokesville, VA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Gainesville Cardinals (Gainesville, VA), 6-5 in a league test.

With the win, Patriot upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Pioneers host North Stafford (Stafford, VA) to battle the Wolverines in a non-league test on Wednesday, April 24. The Wolverines come into the test with a record of 3-2.

With the defeat, Gainesville falls to 8-2 on the season. The Cardinals host Battlefield (Haymarket, VA) to battle the Bobcats in a test on Tuesday, April 23. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 3-4.