The S Ohio Copperheads (1-0) beat the Galion Graders (0-3) 4-2 on Saturday behind Chris Osborne, who collected three hits.
He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth and ninth innings.Greg Jacknewitz pitched lights out for the S Ohio Copperheads. The Galion Graders managed just two hits off of the the S Ohio Copperheads' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out six during his three innings of work.
Matthew Sullivan was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the S Ohio Copperheads batters and allowing two runs.
Josh Petersen (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed two runs.