After a string of ten wins, Hancock's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Ishpeming Hematites by a score of 4-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hancock has scored all season.
For Ishpeming's part, Payton Manninen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Manninen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Manninen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Manninen wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava Jo Hares, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hancock's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-1. As for Ishpeming, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hancock beat Ishpeming by a score of 23-7 later that day.
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