Cambridge is 2-8 against Waterloo since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bluejays will welcome the Pirates at 5:00 p.m.
Cambridge made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Fort Atkinson, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Bluejays fell just short of the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 on Monday. The Bluejays have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Waterloo waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Cardinals. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted since May 23, 2024.
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. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Baumann was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Callie Davison, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Waterloo's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Cambridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Cambridge suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Waterloo in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Bluejays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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