The Lorain County Ironmen (19-37) had a tough outing on Friday, as the Butler Blue Sox (37-19) dominated in an 8-1 win at The Pipe Yard.
The Butler Blue Sox scored three runs in the eighth on the Butler Blue Sox scored in the eighth on an error, an RBI single by Mick Fennell, and an RBI single by Fennell.
The Lorain County Ironmen had the lead early, but couldn't hold off the Butler Blue Sox. The Lorain County Ironmen were ahead until the fourth inning, but the Butler Blue Sox would not be denied the win, taking the lead back on an RBI single by Jeffrey Revesz.
Collin Massanelli did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Butler Blue Sox, reaching base three times. He singled in the first inning and tripled in the seventh inning.
Adam Bleday's six strikeouts helped the Butler Blue Sox to the victory. Bleday allowed one earned run on four hits and four walks over seven innings.
J T Brubaker was charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just seven innings, walked one, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.