Adrian, MI — Britton Deerfield Patriots watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 7-2 loss to Madison on Wednesday. Madison took the lead on a single in the first inning. Madison got things started in the first inning when Matthews singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Madison scored three runs in the third inning. Madison scored its runs on a double by Matthews. Claiborne pitched Madison to victory. The bulldog allowed three hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out eight. Nico Johnson took the loss for Britton Deerfield Patriots. The pitcher allowed eight hits and six runs over five innings, striking out five. Mason Mueller, Johnson, and Hunter Wynn each managed one hit to lead Britton Deerfield Patriots. Madison saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Claiborne and Matthews all managed multiple hits for Madison.