Columbus had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it five. They fell just short of the Waterloo Pirates by a score of 5-4. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Waterloo, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.
For Waterloo's part, Ally Schaumann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. Schaumann has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Baumann was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Alix McCarthy also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Columbus will host River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Waterloo, they will venture away from home to square off against Cambridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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