EGCC splits doubleheader

AUSTINTOWN

The Eastern Gateway Gators split a doubleheader with Edison State for the second consecutive day on Monday, winning the opener 9-5 while dropping the nightcap, 2-1.

Hayden Kristophel reached base five times in the opener, going “3 for 3” with two walks, driving in three runs to pace the Gators (9-8, 4-4: OCCAC) offensively. Noah Laster added two hits, including a double while Andrew Wess also drove in three runs. Derick Cuadrado went seven innings, scattering four hits and allowing just two runs while striking out three for the win.

In the nightcap, Jake Clements had three hits including a triple, walk and stolen base to pace the Chargers (9-11, 5-5). Layne Riley went the distance to pick up the win, allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out nine.