BlueSox now one win away from championship
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The battle of the Prospect League's two best teams began as a classic mismatch.
The Butler BlueSox erupted for 12 runs in the first two innings of Game 1 of the league's best-of-three title series against host Lafayette.
The end result was a 14-1 drubbing of the Aviators that has the Sox just one win away from a championship.
“Our hitters knew that Pavin (Parks, starting pitcher) was going to go out and do a really good job for us,” said Butler manager Cody Herald. “I think that allowed them to be aggressive, and they went to the plate with confidence.”
The Sox will now return home, where the team has thrived this season with a 20-10 record. That includes a 15-2 effort in their last 17 games at Kelly Automotive Park.
“I'm hoping for a good atmosphere. It's been good all year,” said Herald. “Our fans need to know that we are doing this for them. There's nothing better than coming home to win a championship in front of your fans.”
Game 2 will be played at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Kelly Automotive Park.
A full report will appear in the Butler Eagle.
