Post Messenger Recorder -

The Belleville Raiders Home Talent baseball team won 6-3 over the Shullsburg Fever on Sunday, July 25th, at Badger Park.

Curtis Sheahan got the call on the mound pitching 7 innings, striking out 15, while allowing two earned runs. Brandon Moldrem came into the game to pitch the 8th and 9th innings, allowing one run, striking out three and earning the save.

Belleville gained the lead in the 1st inning on a Brock Gilkes 3-run homerun.

Sam Urquhart had a two-run homerun in the 4th, extending the lead to 6. Both Drew Haack and Brock Gilkes went 3-5 at the plate.

With the win, the Raiders advance to 7-1 on the season and hang on to a first-place lead in the Western section. The Raiders will be playing again on August 1st, traveling to the Dodgeville Knights. Game time is at 1:00 p.m., at Centennial Field. With the success of the season, the Raiders will be hosting a first-round playoff game. The game is set for August 8th at 1:00 p.m. The game will be played at the High School due to Community Picnic.