Manistique lost against Ishpeming in Thursday's first game, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result in Thursday's second game. The Manistique Emeralds' tough 20-2 loss to the Ishpeming Hematites might stick with them for a while.
For Ishpeming's part, Marie Salisbury made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Salisbury was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ava Jo Hares was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brynn Lanala, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
Manistique's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ishpeming, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manistique will face off against Superior Central at 4:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game. As for Ishpeming, they are on the road again in Monday's first game to play Bark River-Harris at 4:30 p.m.
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