Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calumet). They came out on top against the Hurley Northstars by a score of 7-4 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Copper Kings.
Lena Myhren made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Myhren was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Chloe Coppo was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Kaylee Newsom was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Calumet was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory got Calumet back to even at 2-2. As for Hurley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Calumet will square off against Menominee at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Copper Kings are facing the Maroons at the right time seeing as the Maroons are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Hurley, they will head out to take on Three Lakes/Phelps at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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