After flying high against Lake Linden-Hubbell last Monday, Hancock came back down to earth. The Hancock Bulldogs fell just short of the Negaunee Miners by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. Hancock was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Negaunee apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Negaunee's part, Morgan Robar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Robar was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Mason Banfield tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Owen Cardinal, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hancock fell to 2-1. As for Negaunee, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-5.
Hancock will head out on the road to take on Iron Mountain at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Negaunee, they will be playing at home against Escanaba at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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