Ishpeming had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Manistique Emeralds with a sharp 22-3 win in Thursday's first game. That's more bragging rights for Ishpeming, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Payton Manninen made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Manninen was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ishpeming got a massive performance out of Brynn Lanala, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, a run, and a double. Kadie Kaukola was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Ishpeming beat Manistique by a score of 20-2 later that day.
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