Gretna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Nelson County Governors. Gretna was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Nelson County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Alyssa Keesee was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Keesee has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Keesee was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Keesee wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Brooks, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Gretna's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Nelson County, their victory bumped their record up to 2-15.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Chatham the next time they take the field. Nelson County will host Chatham at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while Gretna will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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