Raton Tigers (Raton, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Pecos Panthers (Pecos, NM), 4-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, Raton upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Tigers host Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM) to battle the Rattlers in a 3A District 5 test on Saturday, April 18. The Rattlers go into the game with a record of 5-8.

The Panthers (9-6) will now prepare for their game against Santa Fe Prep (Santa Fe, NM). The Blue Griffins go into the 3A District 2 game with a 5-8 record. In their last game, Santa Fe Prep tipped Monte Del Sol Charter (Santa Fe, NM), 6-4, in a league game.