Julian Donatelli doubled and tripled to help Zelienople defeat Center Township 8-6 in Butler County American Legion baseball Thursday.

Nick Perry pitched a complete game for the win and both Brody Webster and Jesse Muto contributed two singles for Zelie.

In other games:

• Zach Vasey singled, doubled and had two RBI in Meridian's 9-7 win over Butler City Wednesday night.

Center Twp 212 100 0—6 8 2Zelienople 330 200 x—8 7 3Martini (0 K, O BB), McGregor (3, 6 K, 3 BB) and Campbell; Nick Perry and Verba.

W: Perry (1 K, 1 BB).

L: McGregor (6 K, 3 BB).

Center Township: Maloy 2B, Zabicki 2-1B

Zelienople (3-6): Brody Webster 2-1B, Jesse Muto 2-1B, Julian Donatelli 2B 3B

Tuesday: East Butler at Zelienople

Meridian 106 010 1—9 12 6Butler City 310 030 0—7 7 2W: Caleb Trombatt (0 K, 1 BB).

L: Don Beeman

Meridian: Luke Dugger 1B RBI, Luke Master 2-1B 2 RBI, Jake Huey 1B RBI, Zach Vasey 1B 2B 2 RBI, Chip Walsh 1B 2B RBI, Christos Klutinoty 2B

Butler City: Josh Marchinoski 2-1B 3B, Ben Cress 2-1B, Bartley 3B

Saturday: East Butler at Meridian