Wisconsin Heights hasn't had much luck against Waterloo recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Vanguards will head out on the road to take on the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Wisconsin Heights took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cambridge, sneaking past 7-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Haley Wipperfurth was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Alyssa Stapleman was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, while Waterloo put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for River Valley. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Blackhawks. With that win, the Pirates brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Emma Baumann, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alix McCarthy, who went 1-for-4 with three runs and one triple.
Wisconsin Heights' record now sits at 2-3. As for Waterloo, their record is now an identical 2-3.
Wisconsin Heights suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Waterloo in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Vanguards avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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