Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Waterloo). They blew past Highland 15-1 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for Waterloo, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Aidan Dintelman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two runs, the most she's had since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Juelfs, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-5. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Grayce Mayer was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Waterloo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only posted a batting average of .148.
Bulldogs
| 05/07/25 @ Highland | 15-1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Civic Memorial | 4-3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Marion | 2-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Jersey | 3-0 |
| 04/23/25 vs Civic Memorial | 10-2 |
| + 4 more games |
The win (which was Waterloo's ninth in a row) raised their record to 15-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Highland, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
Coming up, Waterloo will take on Herrin on Saturday. As for Highland, they will face off against Jersey at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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