The Bears got on the board in the first inning after Junior Eli Cox grounded out, scoring one run. In the bottom of the first inning, the Mules went back into the lead after Kadin M walked, and Cooper S hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. The Lone Jack Mules added one run in the second after Lander D was struck by a pitch.
Sophomore Brock Lines took the loss for the Bears. The starting pitcher went four innings, surrendering seven runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking eight. Ethan R began the game for the Mules. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over three innings, striking out eight and walking three.
Sophomore Bryson Kash drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Bears with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Kash and Sophomore Breydan Heckadon each collected multiple hits for the Butler Bears.
The Bears had patience at the plate, Senior Maddox Fennewald and Sophomore Brandon Hammett led the team with two walks each. The Bears turned one double play in the game.
Next up for the Butler Bears is a game against the Warsaw Tigers on Tuesday.
