Caleb Trombatt doubled twice, drove in a run and was the winning pitcher as Meridian stayed alive in the Butler County American Legion baseball tournament with a 7-5 win over Cranberry Township Thursday night at Highfield Park.

Bobby Swartwout had two hits and two RBI for Meridian, Nick Bellisario doubled and drove in two runs and Cory Achezinski singled twice.

• Cory Campbell and Cole Baxter each hit a home run in Center Township's 11-8 victory over Mars at Callery Field.

Note: Meridian (19-1) will face Center Township (9-11) at 6 p.m. today in an elimination game at Pullman Park.