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Patriots lose pitching duels in Billings

sidneyherald.com 2024/10/5
Richland pitcher Ryder Hansen pitches at Pirtz Field in Billings versus the Blue Jays.
Richland pitcher Ryder Hansen pitches at Pirtz Field in Billings versus the Blue Jays.

BILLINGS — Two big fifth innings turned the tide for the Billings Blue Jays Wednesday night at Pirtz Field in Billings as the Jays defeated the Richland Patriots in a doubleheader 6–0 and 13–4.

The score was 2–0 in favor of the Blue Jays midway through the fifth inning of the first game when the Blue Jays posted four runs to take a 6–0 lead. The Patriots had a 4–0 lead midway through the fifth inning of the second game when the Blue Jays put up six runs to take the lead and closed out the Pats in the bottom of the sixth with seven more runs.

Patriots catcher Cooper McNally tags the runner at home
Patriots catcher Cooper McNally tags the runner at home.
Richland Manager Scotty Sturgis visits the bump for one of numerous mound visits at Pirtz Field in Billings.
Richland Manager Scotty Sturgis visits the bump for one of numerous mound visits at Pirtz Field in Billings.
Ryder Hansen waits on the throw from home on a steal attempt by the Billings Blue Jays. The runner was safe.
Ryder Hansen waits on the throw from home on a steal attempt by the Billings Blue Jays. The runner was safe.
Patriots players cheer from the dugout Wednesday versus the Billings Blue Jays.
Patriots players cheer from the dugout Wednesday versus the Billings Blue Jays.
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