Altavista had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-11 to make it seven. They fell 12-7 to the Gretna Hawks. The Colonels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 11-3.
As for Gretna, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Gretna's part, Alyssa Keesee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Keesee has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Makayla Morris was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Miranda Hearn was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Altavista will face off against rival Nelson County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Gretna is set to challenge their familiar foe Chatham at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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