Softball Recap: Iron Mountain Mountaineers vs. Ishpeming Hematites
Iron Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 12-0 loss at the hands of the Ishpeming Hematites. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Iron Mountain of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Ishpeming's part, Marie Salisbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kadie Kaukola, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Jenna Maki was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Iron Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ishpeming, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Iron Mountain will stay at home for another game and welcome Hancock at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ishpeming, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Menominee at 4:30 p.m.
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