Bulldogs
| 05/14/26 @ Calumet | 3-0 |
| 05/13/26 vs Houghton | 12-2 |
| 05/11/26 vs Ontonagon | 16-8 |
| 05/11/26 vs Wright | 16-8 |
| 05/09/26 @ L'Anse | 12-7 |
| + 3 more games |
Hancock extended their winning streak to eight on Thursday, bumping them up to 10-1. They never let the Calumet Copper Kings get on the board and left with a 3-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 two weeks ago.
Hancock let Connor Helminen and Ben Keranen run wild. Helminen went 3-for-4 with four RBI, while Keranen went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Helminen a new career-high. Brayden Larson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hancock was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
As for Calumet, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly three runs.
On Calumet's side, Darin Berg spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. Berg has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hancock will venture away from home to take on Jeffers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Calumet, they will head out to challenge Houghton on Saturday.
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