Iron Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 12-0 loss at the hands of the Ishpeming Hematites. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Iron Mountain of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Ishpeming's part, Marie Salisbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kadie Kaukola, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Jenna Maki was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Iron Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ishpeming, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Iron Mountain will stay at home for another game and welcome Hancock at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ishpeming, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Menominee at 4:30 p.m.
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