Nathan Markle struck out six batters and allowed just one hit as Center Township kicked off the Butler County American legion season with a 9-1 five-inning victory over East Butler Tuesday.

Todd Walker homered for East Butler, which committed six errors in the loss.

East Butler 100 00x x - 1 1 6

Center Twp. 063 00x x - 9 3 0

WP:

Nathan Markle (5 IP) 6 strikeouts.

LP:

Tony Rossmiller

East Butler (0-1):

Todd Walker HR

Center Twp. (1-0):

Adam Miller 3B; Clayton Smith 1B, RBI; J.W. Shaffer 1B, RBI

Thursday:

Center Twp. at Prospect; Butler Twp. at East Butler