Butler is still undefeated this season after their matchup against North Hills on Thursday, but North Hills came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Golden Tornado came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Indians. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 8-7 win last Tuesday.
Butler got a great performance from Kyle Casteel as he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave Casteel a new career-high.
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On the hitting side, Regan Peth was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tanner Pry, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Butler's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for North Hills, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Coming up, Butler will square off against North Allegheny at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for North Hills, they will face off against Central Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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