Waterloo has won 11 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Glenwood has won 11 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Bulldogs will host the Titans at 12:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Waterloo came out on top against Waltonville on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Spartans with a sharp 7-1 win.
Sam Juelfs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
On the hitting side, Claire Parker was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Glenwood and Williamsville meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Titans were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Bullets.
Glenwood also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alyvia Streb gave up two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Streb has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hope Gilmore, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Ava Bobb was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Glenwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in five consecutive games.
Glenwood's victory bumped their record up to 25-1. As for Waterloo, their win bumped their record up to 17-2.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Waterloo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Glenwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
