Beech Tree News Network

MORGANTOWN — Butler County couldn't battle back from behind as Whitesville Trinity won 8-3 in a 12th District softball game on Tuesday, April 29.  

Following the loss, Butler County dropped to 7-17 overall and 1-3 in the 12th District. Callyn Smith pitched two innings in relief for Butler County and suffered the loss in the circle. Miley Franzell started in the circle for Butler County and pitched five innings. Smith and Franzell each pitched two innings for the Bears. 

Butler County scored three runs on seven hits. Smith (two hits, one RBI), Franzell (two hits), Lydia Brown (one hit, one RBI), Karrington Hunt (one hit) and Madison Jones (one hit) accounted for Butler County's offense. Both Franzell and Jones doubled for the Bears. 

Butler County is scheduled to visit Allen County-Scottsville for its next game at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. 

Glasgow 4, Butler County 2: Butler County came up short as Glasgow prevailed 4-2 on Monday, April 28. 

Miley Franzell pitched a complete game for Butler County and took the loss in the circle. Franzell recorded three strikeouts. 

Visiting Butler County plated two runs on five hits. Emmalin Mode (one hit, one RBI), Taylor Smith (one hit), Lydia Brown (one hit), Karrington Hunt (one hit) and Carley Cardwell (one hit) each produced offensively for Butler County during the matchup. Both Brown and Hunt doubled while Cardwell tripled.