Gretna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Millard South Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gretna of the 7-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Gretna got a good showing from Jaxon Nielsen, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Kenny Orsar was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
Even though they lost, Gretna didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Millard South only tossed four.
On Millard South's side, Brandt Smith tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Thomas, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaxson Appuhn, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Gretna's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Millard South, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gretna will take on Millard North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Millard North is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Gretna will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Millard South, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Burke at 5:00 p.m. Millard South is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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