The Bears opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. The Butler Bears first got on the board when Sophomore Brandon Hammett singled, scoring one run.
Butler added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when Sophomore Jake Chandler singled, scoring one run, and Senior Maddox Fennewald doubled, scoring two runs.
Fennewald earned the win for the Bears. The right-handed pitcher allowed eight hits and four runs over six and one-third innings, striking out eight and walking one.
Tyrus Ollison led things off on the mound for the Tigers. The starting pitcher allowed six runs and five hits over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Jake Chandler collected the save for Butler.
The Butler Bears piled up nine hits in the game. Fennewald provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Bears with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Junior Eli Cox and Chandler each collected two hits for the Butler Bears.
The Butler Bears piled up nine hits in the game. Fennewald provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Bears with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Junior Eli Cox and Chandler each collected two hits for the Butler Bears.
Fennewald and Chandler each stole multiple hits for the Butler Bears. The Bears ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases in the game.
Butler will have a home game on Monday against the Harrisonville Wildcats.
Butler will have a home game on Monday against the Harrisonville Wildcats.
