Derek Hays had three singles and a double, and Greg Hays was the winning pitcher as East Butler downed Cranberry Township 8-5 in Butler County American Legion Baseball League action Wednesday.

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n On Tuesday, Meridian plated four runs in the sixth inning and three more in the seventh to snare an 8-6 victory over Center Township.

Center Township scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to fall short.

East Butler 120 300 2—8 12 1Cranberry Twp. 301 001 0—5 8 2W: Greg Hays 4 IP (4 K, 1 BB).

East Butler (12-1): Nick Rossmiller 2-1B; Derek Hays 2B, 3-1B; Eric Reges 1B, 2B

Today: East Butler at Zelienople

Meridian 010 004 3—8 7 2Center Twp. 100 011 3—6 7 1W: Jake Huey 6 IP (6 K, 3 BB).

L: Matt Maloy 6 IP (7 K, 1 BB).

Meridian: Tanner Master 1B; Cory Achezinski 2B, RBI; Matt Monnie 1B, 3B, RBI; Zach Cuffman 3B, RBI; Jake Huey 3B; Steven Monnie 2B

Center Twp.: Zach Sessa 1B; Hepler 3-1B; Matt Maloy 1B; Zabicki 2B

Thursday: Mars at Meridian