Cambridge proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by seven) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Poynette Pumas out 7-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cambridge also won the last time the pair played back in April.
For Poynette's part, they saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Busch, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Poynette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Cambridge is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Poynette, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
Cambridge will head out on the road to square off against Columbus at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Columbus is coming into the contest with 14 straight defeats at home, meaning Cambridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Poynette does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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