Poynette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 12-6 defeat at the hands of the Waterloo Pirates. Poynette was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Waterloo apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2017.
Chase Hansen was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Wells, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Waterloo's side, Bryce Aubart made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Aubart was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Waterloo let Keegan Lauersdorf and Cameron Tschanz loose on the outfield. Lauersdorf scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Tschanz went 2-for-5 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Trevor Firari, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Poynette's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Waterloo, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Poynette will head out on the road to square off against Wisconsin Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wisconsin Heights is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Poynette will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Waterloo will take on Lakeside Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Waterloo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season.
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