Deion Tansel went 2-3, sparking the Chillicothe Paints (2-0) to a 6-2 victory over the Butler Blue Sox (0-2) on Thursday at VA Memorial Stadium.

Collin Massanelli got on base three times in the game for the Butler Blue Sox. He also drove in one runner. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the eighth inning.

Lance Elder recorded his first win of the year for the Chillicothe Paints. He allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings. Elder struck out two, walked one and gave up seven hits.

Adam Bleday (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed three runs.