It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Waterloo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Poynette Pumas. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since May 2, 2024.
Bryce Aubart spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Gavin Schroud
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On the hitting side, Gavin Schroud and Caleb Bullock did most of the damage at the plate: Schroud went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Bullock got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Schroud a new career-high.
Waterloo's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Poynette, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Waterloo will be playing in front of their home fans against Random Lake at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight. As for Poynette, they will head out to face off against Pardeeville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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