Eastern Gateway splits doubleheader

PERRYSBURG

The Eastern Gateway Gators split a doubleheader with Owens Community College on Saturday, winning the opener 7-4 while dropping the nightcap, 11-0.

Freshman Noah Laster picked up the win in the first game while Doug Painter’s two hits paced EGCC (10-9, 5-5 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference) offensively. Nick Benson had the lone hit and was the only offense for the Gators in the nightcap.