Matt McCormick pitched a two-hitter, striking out six as Butler Township ousted Butler City 9-2 in Butler County American Legion baseball Saturday.

McCormick retired the last 15 batters he faced in the complete-game victory.

Josh Marchinowski got the loss for Butler City. He struck out seven in seven innings of work.

Chris Codispot had a triple and two singles for Butler Township.

Elsewhere:

• Meridian scored 13 runs in the first inning to make quick work of Center Township in its 15-2 win.

Caleb Trombatt and RyanKradel each drove in three runs for Meridian.

Center Twp 001 01x x—2 3 2Meridian (13)11 0xx x—15 9 2W: Luke Dugger (5 K, 3 BB).

L: Matt Maloy (0 K, 5 BB).

Center Township: Regan Young 1B 2B

Meridian: Jordan Foley 2B RBI 3-R, Caleb Trombatt 1B 3-RBI 2-R, Chip Walsh 1B 2B RBI 2-R, Luke Master 1B 2B 2-RBI 2-R, Ryan Kradel 1B 2B 3-RBI