Softball Recap: Waterloo Bulldogs vs. Jersey Panthers
Waterloo won against Valmeyer last Saturday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Waterloo Bulldogs came out on top against the Jersey Panthers by a score of 6-2. Winning may never get old, but Waterloo sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Mia Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Waterloo let Maddie Gummersheimer and Mallory Thompson loose on the outfield. Gummersheimer went 3-for-3 with an RBI, while Thompson scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Grayce Mayer was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Jersey's side, Caroline Ward made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Waterloo's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. As for Jersey, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Waterloo will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Triad at 4:30 p.m. Waterloo's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Triad's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jersey, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m.
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