Highland had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-9 to make it six. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Waterloo. If Highland was looking for revenge after losing 8-0 to Waterloo when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Highland saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Becker, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Waterloo, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. The victory was familiar territory for they, who have now won four matches in a row.
On Waterloo's side, Aidan Dintelman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Dintelman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Megan Armbrecht, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jensyn Collmeyer, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will square off against Triad at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Waterloo, they will challenge Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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