Waterloo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Crestwood Red Devils by a score of 5-4. Waterloo was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Crestwood apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Kyle Werbeck was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Werbeck was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Werbeck wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Austin Hurst, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aric May, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Waterloo's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Crestwood, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterloo will take on Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crestwood, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Grand Valley at 5:00 p.m.
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