Mars overcame a 3-0 deficit, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the third inning, to defeat Zelienople 10-5 in Butler County American Legion baseball Thursday night.

The game was shortened to six innings by lightning.

Tyler Dean tallied a double and a pair of RBI for Mars (9-3-1), while teammates Jeff Quail and Dan Brent each singled and had two RBI.

Brent earned the win on the mound with four strikeouts and two walks in six innings.