Belton proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 12) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Raytown Bluejays 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Belton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Raytown's part, Ryelan Patrick was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Patrick was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Patrick wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zayne Wiershing, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Belton's win bumped their record up to 9-17. As for Raytown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Belton will head out on the road to challenge Excelsior Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Excelsior Springs' favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Belton has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. Raytown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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