Baseball: Richland Raptors, Burbank Diamondbacks split

Richland 7-0, Burbank 4-7: Andrew Wattenberger gave up seven hits and struck out two over seven innings as the host Diamondbacks avenged a Game 1 loss with a win against the visiting Raptors in a Senior Babe Ruth doubleheader.

Paden Kottwitz and Craig Miller had a double apiece in the opening game but it wasn’t enough as Burbank lost.

Richland Raptors 000 122 2 — 7 8 2

Burbank Diamondbacks 021 000 1 — 4 8 8

Jared and Steckler; Marcos Macias, Paden Kottwitz (5), Marquis Johnson (6) and Kyle Sittman. Highlights—Rich: Jared 3x4. Bur: Macias 3x3, RBI; Kottwitz 2B; Craig Miller 2B.

Richland Raptors 000 000 0 — 0 7 1

Burbank Diamondbacks 502 000 x — 7 7 1

Oldham and Steckler; Andrew Wattenberger and Todd Riley. Highlights—Rich: Steckler 2B; Shepherd 2B. Bur: Mick Phelps 2x3; Wattenberger 7IP-2K.

This story was originally published May 31, 2012 at 11:42 PM with the headline "Baseball: Richland Raptors, Burbank Diamondbacks split."