Ishpeming had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it four. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Calumet Copper Kings. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Hematites couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ishpeming saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jenessa Eagle, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Calumet, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
On Calumet's side, Lena Myhren made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Myhren has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Isabella Coppo was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Clare Ruonavaara was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Looking ahead, Ishpeming is taking a road trip to square off against Houghton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calumet, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hancock at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th.
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