The Gretna Dragons will challenge the Gretna East Griffins at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Gretna East is hoping to do what Millard North couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Gretna's winning streak, which now stands at 18 games. Gretna's pitchers stepped up to hand Millard North a 10-0 shutout. The Dragons' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Meanwhile, Gretna East made easy work of Arlington on Monday and carried off an 8-0 victory.
Kendall Johnson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Kaylin Hinerman was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa Jensen, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Gretna's win bumped their record up to 18-0. As for Gretna East, the victory also got them back to even at 6-6.
Gretna took their win against Gretna East in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. Does Gretna have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gretna East turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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