Ruskin had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-18 to make it five. They came up short against the Raytown Bluejays, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bluejays this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-5 back in April.
As for Raytown, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-8. The result was nothing new for the Bluejays, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Raytown's part, William Buckman made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Buckman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lyken Hayes was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Kameron Washington was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Ruskin will take on Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Raytown, they will square off against Grain Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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