Waterloo managed to slip by Triad the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs came up short against the Knights on Thursday, falling 7-1. It was the first time this season that the Bulldogs let down their fans at home.
Drake Luedeman was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Waterloo's loss dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Triad, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterloo will host Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Kahoks have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Triad, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sacred Heart-Griffin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cyclones' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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