Waterloo lost to Red Bud back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Waterloo Bulldogs came out on top against the Red Bud Musketeers by a score of 6-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Waterloo.
Mia Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Waterloo's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Dintelman, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ava Brown, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Red Bud's side, Lyla Hess made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Waterloo's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Red Bud, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterloo's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Waterloo's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so East Alton-Wood River's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Red Bud, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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