Meridian's Nate Seezox had a grand slam home run to highlight a 10-run fifth inning in a 10-3 victory over East Butler in Butler County American Legion baseball Thursday.

Ryan Kradel had a triple and a single for Meridian, while David Steighner had a double and triple to lead East Butler.

Meridian 000 0(10)0 0—10 9 2East Butler 001 110 0—3 7 2WP: Jim McCaslin (7 IP) 2 strikeouts, 9 walks.

LP: John Marra (4 2/3 IP) 4 strikeouts, 5 walks

Meridian (2-4): Nate Seezox GSHR, 1B; Ryan Kradel 3B, 1B

East Butler (4-1): David Steighner 2B, 3B; Chad Neff 2B; Ryan Armahizer 2B

Saturday: Meridian at Zelienople; East Butler at Mars