Ishpeming put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They blew past the Calumet Copper Kings 13-3. The win was a breath of fresh air for Ishpeming as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Payton Manninen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Manninen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Manninen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Maki, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kadie Kaukola, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Ishpeming's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Calumet, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Ishpeming by a score of 15-14 later that day.
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