Jimmy McCaslin struck out six batters in relief to earn the win and also had a double, two singles, two RBI, two runs scored and an RBI to help Meridian edge Center Township 8-7 in Butler County American Legion action Saturday.

Meridian overcame an eight- error performance and plated two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning after Center Township tied the game at 7 in the top half of the frame.

Nate Seezox also led the offensive push for Meridian with two solo home runs and Christos Klutinoty had the game-winning double.

Center Twp. 101 004 01—7 5 1Meridian 000 510 02—8 10 8WP: Jimmy McCaslin (2 2/3 IP) 6 strikeouts, 2 walks.

LP: Nate Markle (4 2/3 IP) 6 strikeouts, 1 walk

Center Township: Nate Markle 2-1B

Meridian (6-6): Nate Seezox 2 HR, 2 R 2 RBI; Ryan Kradel 2B, R; Jimmy McCaslin 2B, 2-1B, 2R, 2 SB, RBI; Christos Klutinoty 1B, GW RBI 2B