Gretna East faced Kearney in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Griffins blew past the Bearcats 7-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Griffins.
Mya Swartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Amanda Weis, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Rylan Anderson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Gretna East hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kearney struck out six times.
Gretna East's win bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Kearney, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-8.
Coincidentally, Gretna East and Kearney will both be playing Platte County the next time they take the field. The Bearcats will head out to face the Pirates at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Griffins will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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