Pellston managed to slip by Mackinaw City the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hornets lost 15-5 to the Comets on Friday. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brett Bonter and Issac Groff did some serious damage despite the final result: Bonter went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Groff went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was Groff's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hickman, who earned one run and three stolen bases.
Pellston's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Mackinaw City, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pellston will face off against Forest Area at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.89 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mackinaw City, they will take on Ellsworth at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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