Britton, MI — Britton Deerfield Patriots stole the lead late and defeated Erie-Mason 7-2 on Wednesday. The game was tied at two with Britton Deerfield Patriots batting in the bottom of the fifth when Nico Johnson singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Britton Deerfield Patriots evened things up at two in the bottom of the third inning when Keegan Bush was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Johnson was credited with the victory for Britton Deerfield Patriots. The pitcher surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out ten. Allenbaugh took the loss for Erie-Mason. The bulldog lasted four and a third innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out eight. Bush, Johnson, Noah McRobert, Gavin Schroen, and Brayden Shiels each managed one hit to lead Britton Deerfield Patriots. Diehl led Erie-Mason with two hits in three at bats.