Raiders edge Nationals, 4-3

Drew Green had two hits and two RBIs, and the Lawrence Raiders American Legion baseball team defeated the Midwest Nationals, 4-3, Thursday night at Free State High.

Zach Bickling and Nolan Prochaska also drove in runs for the Raiders, and Zak McAlister earned the victory.

“We played a very quality team,” Raiders coach Brad Romme said, “and to win a close ballgame was just huge for us.”

The Raiders (2-4) will play FS Karlin at 11:15 a.m. and St. Joseph at 6 p.m. today at FSHS.


Raiders 4, Midwest Nationals 3

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Raiders 002 020 x — 4 7 3

W — Zak McAlister (1-0). L — Swan.

Raiders highlights — Drew Green 1B, 3B, sacrifice fly, 2 RBIs, run; Zach Bickling 2B, RBI; Nolan Prochaska 2B, RBI.