Jason Monks had three hits and a pair of RBI and Clayton Smith two RBI to power the Center Township America Legion baseball team to a 7-3 victory over Mars Saturday.

Ryan Lynch doubled and singled for Mars, which committed seven errors.

In other action:

Mike Costka homered and doubled to key Zelienople's 5-2 triumph over Meridian.

Center Twp. 040 100 2 - 7 6 0

Mars 001 011 0 - 3 4 7

WP:

Trevor Dunkel (4

IP) 7 strikeouts.

LP:

Dan Pierre

Center Twp. (3-0):

Jason Monks 3-1B, 2 RBI; Clayton Smith 1B, 2 RBI; Adam Miller 2B; Joe Palermo 2B

Mars (0-1):

Ryan Lynch 2B, 1B; Jim Roach 1B, RBI; Calvin Brooks 1B

Tuesday:

Karns City at Center Township.

Thursday:

Mars at Zelienople

Zelienople 202 000 1 - 5 5 1

Meridian 010 100 0 - 2 3 4

WP:

Aaron Rectenwald (7 IP) 2 strikeouts, 3 walks.

LP:

S. Cukovich (7 IP) 4 strikeouts, 2 walks

Zelienople (1-0):

Mike Costka HR, 2B

Meridian (1-1):

Ordy 2B

Tuesday:

Zelienople at Butler Township; Cranberry Township at Meridian