Raiders split games at Fourth of July tourney
Salina ? Ryan Cantrell threw a complete-game victory and the Lawrence Raiders split a doubleheader at a Fourth of July weekend tournament in Salina.
The Raiders defeated the Topeka Golden Giants, 7-1 in their first game of the four-day tourney. Cantrell (2-0) allowed just five hits, while Shane Willoughby went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double.
Lawrence lost, 7-1 to Columbus (Neb.), in its second game Thursday. Adam Rea (2-3) picked up the loss.
The Raiders (15-9-1) play the Wichita Aces at 1:30 p.m. today.
Game 1: Lawrence 7, Topeka 1
Lawrence 014 101 0 — 7 9 0
Topeka 000 001 0 — 1 5 1
Game 2: Columbus 7, Lawrence 1
Columbus 420 000 1 — 7 8 1
Lawrence 000 100 0 — 1 6 2