Elliott Caldwell collected four hits, sparking the Butler Blue Sox (20-12) to an 8-3 victory over the West Virginia Miners (21-11) on Wednesday at Linda K. Epling Stadium.
He doubled in the fifth inning and singled in the third, seventh, and ninth innings.Chris Marangon picked up the win for the Butler Blue Sox. Marangon allowed one earned run, five hits and one walk while striking out four over eight innings of work.
Clayton Prestridge had two extra-base hits for the West Virginia Miners. He doubled in the fourth and seventh innings.
Will Blalock was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed three runs.