After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Gretna brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They walked away with an 11-8 win over the Nelson County Governors on Wednesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Gretna's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Alyssa Keesee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Miranda Hearn, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Sophia Brooks was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Gretna's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Nelson County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-10-2.
Gretna will head out on the road to challenge Chatham at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gretna is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Nelson County, they will be playing at home against Altavista at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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