March 14, 2003
Justin Libey allowed just six hits and pitched a complete game to lead visiting Manchester to a 2-1 victory over Butler in a non-league game at Bulldog Park on Friday, March 14. The loss was the third straight for the Bulldogs, who fell to 3-7 on the year.
Libey recorded seven strikeouts, while walking just two, in his nine-inning performance. He was tagged for a single run in the bottom of the third inning on back-to-back doubles by seniors Paul Beck and Tim Marks. Butler threatened in the eighth inning on leadoff singles by Jeff Brown and Justin McKinley, but Libey got off the hook when the Spartans turned a double play.
Manchester scored both of its runs in the top of the third inning. Matt Chamberlin reached on an error and advanced on a single by Braden Hughes. One out later, Brian Minix reached on an infield single and two runs scored when Butler pitcher Jon Bjelland overthrew Butler first baseman Ryan Nance.
Josh Brock led Manchester with three hits, while Minix and Hughes each added two singles. Marks had a pair of hits for the Bulldogs.
Butler begins a four-game series with Oakland at Bulldog Park on Saturday, March 15.