BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Butler BlueSox were unable to dig themselves out of a huge hole Tuesday night.

West Virginia plated five runs in the first inning off of Butler starting pitcher Jake Stout and defeated the visiting Sox, 7-4.

Stout lasted 4 1/3 innings, but surrendered six runs (seven earned) on five hits. Butler’s defense committed five errors.

The BlueSox scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning thanks to a wild pitch and a throwing error.

Ray Scala’s triple accounted for one of Butler’s six hits.

Sean Kealey and Travis Holman combined to pitch 3.2 scoreless innings for Butler.

Butler (21-36) plays at West Virginia (27-29) again Wednesday.