Calumet's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Houghton Gremlins a 10-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Copper Kings considering their one-run performance the game before.
The result came thanks to Lena Myhren's shutout, as she gave up just three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Molly Erkkila, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Bethany Garrow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Calumet was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Copper Kings
| 05/12/25 vs Houghton | 10-0 |
| 05/05/25 vs Hancock | 10-9 |
| 04/26/25 vs Hurley | 7-4 |
| 05/22/24 vs Lake Linden-Hubbell | 3-2 |
| 05/14/24 vs Westwood | 11-8 |
Calumet's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Houghton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Calumet is set to challenge their familiar foe Westwood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Houghton will take on rival Hancock at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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