Jason Byers kept the Butler Blue Sox (0-1) off the board during his six innings of work and the Chillicothe Paints (1-0) beat the Butler Blue Sox, 5-0.

Byers allowed three hits, two walks and struck out four.

Joe Hoscheit put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Chillicothe Paints. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the third and sixth innings.

Ben Hartz was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

The Chillicothe Paints were sparked by Hoscheit and Deion Tansel, who teamed up for five hits and two RBIs.