Raytown couldn't quite beat Belton on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-run defeat they were dealt last Monday. The Raytown Bluejays fell just short of the Belton Pirates by a score of 4-2. Raytown just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Ryelan Patrick was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed 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.
Raytown's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Belton, their win bumped their record up to 9-17.
Raytown does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Belton, they will head out on the road to take on Excelsior Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Belton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
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