Softball Recap: Houghton Gremlins vs. Ishpeming Hematites
In what's become a running theme this season, Houghton gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Ishpeming Hematites. Winning may never get old, but Houghton sure is getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
For Ishpeming's part, Payton Manninen put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Manninen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Manninen was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
Manninen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Maki, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Houghton pushed their record up to 12-3 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Ishpeming, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Houghton beat Ishpeming by a score of 14-5 later that day.
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