After flying high against Houghton Lake on Monday, Charlevoix came back down to earth. The Rayders took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ellsworth Lancers on Thursday. The Rayders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Maryrose Halberg spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Charlevoix saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayla Kemp, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Charlevoix now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Ellsworth, their record is now 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlevoix will welcome Sault Area at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ellsworth, they will take on Johannesburg-Lewiston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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