Gwinn is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-0 to the Ishpeming Hematites on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gwinn of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ishpeming's part, Payton Manninen made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Manninen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Manninen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Kadie Kaukola was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brynn Lanala, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Gwinn's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Ishpeming, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Gwinn by a score of 18-3 later that day.
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