Raymore-Peculiar extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 9-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Staley Falcons. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Staley, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 21-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
For Staley's part, Laken Kelley looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kelley has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Easton Phillippe was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Evan Abbott, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Looking ahead, Raymore-Peculiar will head out to square off against Blue Springs at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Staley, they will be playing at home against Lee's Summit at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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