Gateway unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 11-4 to the Shaler Area Titans on Monday. The Gators were not able to make up for their defeat to the Titans from their previous meeting back in May of 2019.
Jon Saunders
| 03/10/25 vs Shaler Area | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ Plum | 2 |
| 05/06/24 vs Penn Hills | 1 |
| 04/16/24 vs Armstrong | 1 |
| 04/06/24 vs Franklin Regional | 1 |
Jon Saunders put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in RBI.
Looking ahead, Gateway will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Shaler Area, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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