East Butler left 11 runners on base in an 8-2 loss to Marion Center in the opening round of the American Legion Region 7 Baseball double-elimination tournament in Indiana, Pa., on Monday.

John Marra had three base hits, and Brad Cottage had a single and double for East Butler.

East Butler will play a losers bracket game against St. Michael's at 4:05 today at Indiana's S&T Field.

• Despite two hits apiece from Adam Spithaler, Chip Hasek and Alex Clark, Mars lost an 8-2 decision to Murrysville in the opening round.

Mars plays at 12:05 p.m. today at Indiana's Keystone Field versus Young Township.

East Butler 000 002 000—2 7 2Marion Center 005 003 00x—8 10 2WP: Jared Peles (5Z\c IP) 2 strikeouts, 6 walks.

LP: Adam Gregory (3 IP) 2 strikeouts, 4 walks

East Butler: Brad Cottage 1B 2B, John Marra 3-1B

Marion Center: Steve Crate 3-1B, Todd Smyers 2-1B, Chad Martin 2-1B 3B

Today: East Butler vs. St. Michael's, 4:05 p.m. at Indiana's S&T Field.

Mars 000 100 010—2 9 1Murrysville 000 400 04x—8 x xWP: Mike Pelekanos (9 IP) 9 strikeouts, 2 walks.

LP: Weston Hillegas (7 IP) 6 strikeouts, 2 walks

Mars: Adam Spithaler 2-1B, Chip Hasek 2-1B, Alex Clark 2-1B

Murrysville: Jeremy Rehak 4-1B, Zach King 1B 2B, Mike Pelekanos 2-1B

Today: Mars vs. Young Township, 12:05 p.m. at Indiana's Keystone Field