Ishpeming fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Calumet on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Calumet Copper Kings by a score of 15-14. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Monday (13), Ishpeming still had to take the loss.
Kadie Kaukola was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-6. Ava Jo Hares was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Ishpeming has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Calumet, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.
Ishpeming will stay at home for another game and welcome Houghton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Houghton will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Ishpeming surely won't give up without a fight. As for Calumet, they will head out on the road to take on Hancock at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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