Ishpeming hadn't done well against Gladstone recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hematites put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 20-11 win. This was payback for the Hematites, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Miley Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
| 05/27/25 vs Gladstone | 3 |
| 05/20/25 @ Houghton | 1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Calumet | 1 |
| 05/13/25 vs Gwinn | 1 |
| 05/08/25 @ Hancock | 1 |
In other batting news, Ishpeming got a massive performance out of Brynn Way-Lanala, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double. The dominant performance also gave Way-Lanala a new career-high in hits (three). Another player making a difference was Frankie Stetson, who went 3-for-6 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Ishpeming kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Ishpeming's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Gladstone, their loss dropped their record down to 23-3.
Looking ahead, Ishpeming will take on Superior Central at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gladstone, they have already played their next matchup, a 15-0 win against Norway on the 27th.
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