Artesia Bulldogs (Artesia, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Carlsbad Cavemen (Carlsbad, NM), 6-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Artesia upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Portales (Portales, NM) to battle the Rams in a 4A District 4 test on Thursday, April 13. The Rams come into the test with a record of 9-6. Portales won 7-6 in their recent non-league test against Robertson (Las Vegas, NM)

With the defeat, Carlsbad falls to 13-4 on the season. The Cavemen travel to Clovis (Clovis, NM) to battle the Wildcats in a 5A District 4 test on Thursday, April 13. The Wildcats come into the test with a record of 9-8. Clovis won 13-11 in their recent non-league test against Sandia (Albuquerque, NM)