RAEFORD — A seven-run fifth inning propelled the Richmond Raider junior varsity baseball team to a win Friday.
Playing at Hoke County High School, the JV Raiders earned an 8-2 win in five innings (time limit).
Heading into the top of the fifth, the game had been tied 1-1.
Freshman pitcher Colton Nelson pitched a complete game and allowed two earned runs and struck out six batters.
Nelson and freshman Conner Locklear each drove in a team-high two runs batted in.
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The JV Raiders (2-1, 2-1 MSC) host non-conference Weddington High School Saturday at noon.
