Chatham gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Gretna Hawks 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Chatham.
For Gretna's part, Alyssa Keesee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Hailey Walker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Chatham is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for Gretna, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chatham will take on Altavista at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gretna, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against William Campbell at 5:30 p.m.
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