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Gladstone Major Girls Roll Past Portage Lake, 11-0
 BOYNE CITY---The Gladstone Major Girls (age 11-12) won their second straight state tournament game on Friday, beating fellow U.P. team Portage Lake, 11-0, in Boyne City. Gladstone had only four base hits, but took advantage of eight walks.  Brittany Schwartz threw all four innings, as Gladstone beat the Houghton-area team by the mercy rule. She struck out six batters and walked just one. Gladstone qualified for Sunday's state quarterfinals with a 2-0 record. The girls have their final pool play game on Saturday against Rochester Hills. Game time is 2:00. The game will be broadcast live on WCHT-AM (600), and on-line at www.rrnsports.com. Portage Lake (1-1) faces Charlevoix. Click the thumbnails in the ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS box to see photos, taken by Michelle Rubick.  |
