Gretna came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Nelson County Governors on Friday. Gretna's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last five games.
For Nelson County's part, Ty Mauer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Mauer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last nine games he's played.
Gretna's victory bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Nelson County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Gretna will challenge Chatham at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chatham will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Gretna surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nelson County, they will be playing at home against Altavista at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Altavista is coming into the match with five straight victories on the road, so Nelson County will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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