Gretna hasn't had much luck against Dan River recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hawks will look to defend their home field against the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Gretna came up short against Chatham and fell 6-2.
Sophia Brooks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That double was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dan River). They were the clear victors by a 22-4 margin over Bassett on Wednesday. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Cara Barrett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Cundiff, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Anna Campbell Stoler was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Dan River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Dan River's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Gretna, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Gretna came up short against Dan River in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 6-2. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
