East Bay proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by eight) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Riverview Sharks, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians have posted against the Sharks since February 19, 2021.
Karsen Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
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On the hitting side, Kamiira Austin was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jessalyn Lugo, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
East Bay's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Riverview, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.
East Bay didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 defeat against Gaither on the 4th. As for Riverview, they have also already played their next game, a 5-2 loss against Plant City on the 4th.
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