There's no place like home for Mancelona, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Frankfort Panthers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ironmen have posted since May 12, 2025.
Jackson Bennet
| 05/08/26 vs Frankfort | 3 |
| 04/27/26 vs Pellston | 2 |
| 05/02/26 @ Johannesburg-Lewiston | 1 |
| 04/30/26 @ Onaway | 1 |
| 04/21/26 @ Grayling | 1 |
Jackson Bennet was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Heath Bradley, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Mancelona has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Frankfort, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Coming up, Mancelona will welcome Johannesburg-Lewiston at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Frankfort, they are taking a road trip to face off against Benzie Central at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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