Gretna came into Friday's game having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the William Campbell Generals on Friday and snuck past 4-2. For Gretna, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 defeat William Campbell walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Alyssa Keesee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Keesee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Keesee was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Keesee wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Owen, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Gretna's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13. As for William Campbell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Gretna does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for William Campbell, they will be playing at home against Sussex Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sussex Central is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning William Campbell will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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