After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Durant, East Bay was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Sickles Gryphons by a score of 6-1. The Indians have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Gryphons, too.
Jensen Nelson made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Nelson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kamiira Austin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Briel, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
East Bay hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
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| 03/07/25 - Neutral | 6-1 W |
| 05/02/18 - Away | 5-1 W |
| 05/03/17 - Away | 5-3 W |
The victory got East Bay back to even at 3-3. As for Sickles, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, East Bay and Sickles will both be playing Palm Harbor University the next time they take the field. East Bay will head out to face Palm Harbor University at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Sickles will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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