While Waterloo's victory against Triad wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Knights on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-7 back in April.
Aidan Dintelman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over nine innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 19 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.
Sam Juelfs
| 05/20/25 vs Triad | 4 |
| 05/14/25 @ Jersey | 3 |
| 05/07/25 @ Highland | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Civic Memorial | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Civic Memorial | 3 |
In other batting news, Sam Juelfs was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mallory Thompson, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Waterloo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Triad only posted a batting average of .235.
Waterloo is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Triad, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season.
Waterloo and Triad should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Bulldogs (ranked 27th) will meet Granite City (ranked 397th) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Triad will face off against Jersey at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (84 vs. 237). Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Knights have won five straight at home, while the Panthers won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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