Eastern Gateway splits twinbill with Edison

AUSTINTOWN

The Eastern Gateway Community College baseball team split a league doubleheader with Edison State on Monday, winning the opener 3-1 then dropping the nightcap, 11-6.

In the first game, Noah Laster threw a two-hitter, striking out 10 without allowing a walk for the Gators (8-7, 3-3 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference). He hit a solo home run and a double.

In the nightcap, Evan Knaus hit a two-run homer and two doubles for the Chargers (8-10). Hayden Kristophel also had a double. Dylan Dickey took the loss.

EGCC will complete a four-game series against Edison State today with a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. at Austintown Fitch’s Rich Coppola Field.