After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Kingsford brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let the Ishpeming Hematites onto the board and left with an 11-0 win on Monday. Kingsford might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
For Ishpeming's part, Payton Manninen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered 11 runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits. Manninen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Kingsford's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Ishpeming, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kingsford beat Ishpeming by a score of 12-8 later that day.
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