Ishpeming extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-1 to the Kingsford Flivvers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hematites of the 12-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Ishpeming saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Frankie Stetson, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Kingsford, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Kingsford's side, the team relied heavily on Anna Bortolini, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Bortolini a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Grace Rice, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
While Ishpeming had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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