Butler won the last time they faced Mt. Lebanon and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Golden Tornado narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Blue Devils 6-4.
Mikayla Crouch and Kyra Olivares made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Crouch tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Meanwhile, Olivares tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Crouch scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Olivares went a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Crouch has posted since back in March of 2024.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lily Vicari, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
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| 04/01/25 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 04/24/24 - Away | 5-0 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 3-7 L |
Butler's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5-1. As for Mt. Lebanon, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butler will square off against Hempfield Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Golden Tornado surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Lebanon, they will challenge Woodland Hills at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils are facing the Wolverines at the right time seeing as the Wolverines are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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