Matson wins pair for EB
David Matson was a double-winner for East Butler’s Legion baseball team Thursday night.
Matson was the starting and winning pitcher in both games of a doubleheader against West Sunbury at Speed-O Field, earning the victories in 1-0 and 9-0 decisions.
Both games were shortened to five innings due to inclement weather.
In the first game, Matson worked all five frames and allowed just three hits. He received all the offense he would need in the fourth inning when Tyler Markilinski doubled and ended up scoring on a fielder’s choice.
In the second contest, Ryan Grady led East Butler’s offense with a single, double and triple.
Dallas Hays added two singles and a double, Matson singled and doubled and Brandon Hildebrand doubled.
Matson pitched the first four innings before giving way to Hunter Scott, who closed the game for East Butler (13-6).
Mars 12, Slippery Rock 3
Doogie Cannon tossed a complete game for Mars (7-5) in its regular season finale, striking out six. Mike Colonello had a double, two RBI and two runs scored.
Brandon Wetherholt added a double and RBI, Isaiah Johnson two singles, John Kowalkowski a single and two runs scored forMars.
Will Allison had a single and two RBI for Slippery Rock.
