Mancelona was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against McBain on Tuesday. The Ironmen put the hurt on the Ramblers with a sharp 13-3 win. The Ironmen not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22nd (when they won 17-0).
Jackson Bennet
Jackson Bennet was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mancelona is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-8 otherwise. Bennet was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Ryan Naumcheff was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Kruger, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Mancelona moved to 11-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for McBain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7-1 record this season.
Mancelona does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McBain, they will challenge Manton at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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