Butler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-12 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. The Golden Tornado were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Blue Devils earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Lily Vicari was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those doubles were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabrielle Catalfano, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Mt. Lebanon, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-7 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butler will welcome Canon-McMillan at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Lebanon, they will host Seneca Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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