Butler claimed a second straight MVL title by taking down Tipp 10-4 to improve to 20-0 on the season. Koby Dues retired the last ten Tipp batters, including eight strikeouts in a row.
The Russia Raiders did the little things right to blow out Arcanum 9-2 for their seventh in their last eight games. Brody Phlipot pitched five innings, giving up just two hits and no earned runs.
What was more perfect than the crystal blue sky at the Dayton Dragons' Day-Air Ballpark? Butler's record, now 10-0 after a 5-4 win over Troy. Koby Dues crushed a triple, then scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, his third of the game.
Eleven seniors wore the gold and blue for now state-champion Russia Raiders this season. Some you know, others you may not. But behind the scenes, it took all 11 to become 29-0 Division VII state champions.
Fort Loramie's repeat title came up two points short in the championship game rematch against Waterford. The Waterford Wildcats sunk 7 of 16 3-point attempts on the way to their third state title.
