Britton, MI — Despite seeing its four-run lead whittled down by the end, Britton Deerfield Patriots still held off East Jackson for an 8-7 victory on Monday. East Jackson scored four runs in the failed comeback on a single by Hunter in the third, a double by Johnson in the fourth, a groundout by Hunter in the fifth, and a groundout by Pelton in the fifth. Nico Johnson led Britton Deerfield Patriots to victory by driving in four runs. Johnson went 2-for-3 at the plate. Johnson drove in runs on a single in the first, a single in the second, and a sacrifice fly in the fourth. Britton Deerfield Patriots took an early lead in the first inning. Hunter Wynn's sac fly scored one run for Britton Deerfield Patriots. After East Jackson scored one run in the top of the fourth, Britton Deerfield Patriots answered with one of their own. East Jackson scored when Johnson doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Britton Deerfield Patriots then answered when Johnson's sac fly scored one run for Britton Deerfield Patriots. Britton Deerfield Patriots took the lead for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Johnson singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs and Wynn singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Ryan Good was the winning pitcher for Britton Deerfield Patriots. The righty allowed three hits and four runs over two and a third innings, striking out one. Noah McRobert threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. McRobert recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Britton Deerfield Patriots. Saunders took the loss for East Jackson. Saunders surrendered seven runs on eight hits over three innings, striking out one and walking one. Gavin Schroen started the game for Britton Deerfield Patriots. The pitcher went one and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on one hit and striking out three Britton Deerfield Patriots totaled 13 hits. Mason Mueller, McRobert, Wynn, and Johnson each had multiple hits for Britton Deerfield Patriots. Mueller led Britton Deerfield Patriots with four hits in four at bats. Johnson went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead East Jackson in hits. East Jackson was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Roberts had the most chances in the field with four.