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What does to play in patches mean?

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bartholomew | 15:21 Tue 29th Mar 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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They had played in patches, but as soon as one of them made a mistake, nervousness spread through like a creping disease.
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More usual to say played well in patches or played badly.

Your example suggests that some of the time the game was played well, but due to a lack of confidence mistakes became more common as the team became more nervous.

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