ELY – The Timberwolves batters came out swinging against the Nighthawks in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday, putting on their best performance of the week. Kate Coughlin had three hits for the day, including two doubles, while her sister Rachel added two hits, including another two-bagger, to help lead Ely to a 12-7 win over Northeast Range. Charly Flom had two hits and two stolen bases, while Clare Thomas tallied two hits and a stolen base as well. Katrina Seliskar and Cedar Ohlhauser each had a hit.
Seliskar got the win from the mound, scattering six hits, striking out seven, and issuing just two walks as she went the distance against the ‘Hawks.
Ely was helped by the five walks issued by Northeast Range pitchers, including three to Ely’s Zoe McKenzie, who added a stolen base to the mix.
In the nightcap, it was all Mt. Iron-Buhl as the Rangers exploded for 22 runs on as many hits to rout the Wolves 22-10.
Ely’s starting pitcher, Zoe McKenzie, just couldn’t tame the Rangers’ bats, as they rapped 19 hits off her in six innings of work. Seliskar came on in relief in the seventh and gave up three more runs on three hits.
Ely wasn’t without its bright spots in the game, particularly on offense. Kate Coughlin went four-for-five at the plate, including a double. Lexi Halberg, Flom, and Ohlhauser had two hits apiece, while Thomas, Rachel Coughlin and Seliskar each added a hit.
The Timberwolves were scheduled to play Wednesday at Littlefork and Thursday at Silver Bay. They were set to wrap up their regular season at home on Friday with a 1:30 p.m. game against Floodwood.
Playoffs start next week and Head Coach Cory Lassi is hoping Ely will host a post-season game. “Looking at our record, we may be in the top four in our bracket,” he said.