The bullpen came to the rescue of the Butler City American Legion baseball team both Sunday and Monday.

In Sunday's contest against Center Township, relief pitcher Dustin Hilgar came on with one out in the first inning and Butler City facing a huge deficit.

Hilgar went on to strike out nine batters and to pick up the victory when he scored the deciding run as Butler City rallied for a 13-12 win.

Chris Codispot hit a home run for Butler City

In Monday's game, Zelienople racked up eight runs in the first inning before Jeff Slater came on for Butler City with no outs.

Slater helped to stem the tide, striking out seven Zelienople batters and becoming the winning pitcher as Butler City rallied for another 13-12 victory.

Ken Rosenbauer scored the winning run for Butler City.