Pilgrim Patriots (Warwick, RI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting St. Mary Academy-Bay View Bengals (East Providence, RI), 4-1 in a league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cumberland for a Division 1 (State) challenge on Friday, April 26. Pilgrim will battle a Clippers squad coming off a 10-0 league win over Moses Brown (Providence, RI). The Clippers record now stands at 6-3.

With the loss, St. Mary Academy-Bay View falls to 0-7 on the campaign. The Bengals host La Salle Academy (Providence, RI) to battle the Rams in a Division 1 (State) challenge on Friday, April 26. The Rams enter the challenge with a record of 10-0. La Salle Academy won 10-0 in their recent league challenge against North Kingstown (North Kingstown, RI)