While Butler's win against Mallard Creek wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Butler Bulldogs skirted past the Mallard Creek Mavericks 8-6. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Mavericks recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ethan Chryst looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Greyson Sheaffer was excellent, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-2. Grayson DeBerry was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bulldogs
| 03/12/25 vs Mallard Creek | 8-6 |
| 03/07/25 vs Garinger | 13-0 |
| 03/07/25 vs Garinger | 10-0 |
| 04/29/24 vs Rocky River | 11-0 |
| 04/26/24 vs Independence | 11-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Butler's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Mallard Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butler will welcome Providence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Butler 3.7, Providence 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mallard Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mallard Creek is facing West Charlotte at the right time seeing as West Charlotte is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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