Collin Massanelli went 2-3, helping the Butler Blue Sox (22-16) to a 6-3 victory over the Richmond RiverRats (13-24) on Saturday at Pullman Park.
He singled in the second and third innings.The Richmond RiverRats couldn't get anything going as long as Alex Martin was pitching. Martin gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 1 2/3 innings of work.
Nick Sergakis had a hot bat for the Richmond RiverRats. Sergakis went 2-3, drove in one and scored two runs. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the eighth inning.
The Butler Blue Sox couldn't get anything going so long as Sean Safko was on the hill. Safko held the Butler Blue Sox hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one.
Mitch Patishall got the win, running his season record to 2-1. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out three, walked two and surrendered four hits.
Adam Manner was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked three and struck out two.