The Belton Pirates will play host again on Friday to welcome the Raytown Bluejays, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
Belton lost 9-1 to Platte County on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Raytown ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over North Kansas City.
Carson McKinley and Ryelan Patrick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, McKinley tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Patrick struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, McKinley scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Patrick scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Zayne Wiershing was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dominic Clauson, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Belton has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Raytown, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Belton couldn't quite finish off Raytown in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 30-28. Will Belton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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