Butler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 7-0 to the South Fayette Lions.
Kyle Casteel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Butler hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Butler's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for South Fayette, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Butler will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Upper St. Clair at 7:00 p.m. As for South Fayette, they will head out on the road to square off against Moon Area at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Moon Area will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something South Fayette surely won't give up without a fight.
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