New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA) fans left the game pleased Friday as they observed their baseball squad nip the visiting Durfee Hilltoppers (Fall River, MA), 3-2 in a league match.

With the triumph, New Bedford advances its record to 4-9 on the season. The Whalers host Barnstable (Hyannis, MA) to battle the Red Hawks in a non-league match on Monday, May 5. The Red Hawks come into the match with a record of 4-8. Barnstable lost 8-3 in their recent non-league match against Dennis-Yarmouth Regional (South Yarmouth, MA)

The Hilltoppers now have a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Middleborough for a non-league match on Monday, May 5. Durfee will battle a Sachems squad coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Mashpee (Mashpee, MA). The Sachems record now stands at 7-4.