Jim McKissick pitched a three-hit shutout Tuesday night as Butler City defeated Center Township, 8-0, in Butler County American Legion baseball at Pullman Park.

McKissick struck out 10 and walked only one batter.

Brian Anthony had a double, triple and four RBIwhile Jamie Massarelli had four hits to lead a 13-hit attack for Butler City.

In other games:

• Caleb Trombatt struck out seven batters and added three singles and two RBI to spark Meridian to a 14-9 victory over Zelienople.

Center Twp. 000 000 0—0 3 3Butler City 010 034 x—8 13 1W: Jim McKissick 7IP (10 K, 1 BB).

L: Alex Martini 3IP (2 K, 3 BB).

Center Township (1-6): Zach Sessa 1B, Alex Martini 2-1B

Butler City (3-3): Jamie Massarelli 2-2B 2-1B, Brian Anthony 2B 3B 4-RBI, Jose Cumba 2B 2-1B 2-RBI, Josh McBride 2-1B, Jim McKissick 2B 1B

Today: Center Township at Prospect, Meridian at Butler City

Meridian 450 101 3—14 19 0Zelienople 070 000 2—9 10 1complete box unavailableW: Caleb Trombatt (7 K).

Meridian: Cory Achezinski 4-1B 2B 4 RBI, Tanner Master 3-1B RBI, Luke Dugger 3-1B RBI, Zach Cuffman 2B RBI, Matt Monnie 1B 2 RBI, Ryan McCleary 1B RBI, Zach Vasey 2 RBI