Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Foothill

Foothill lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Dublin, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's contest. The Falcons blew past the Gaels 10-1 on Thursday. The Falcons not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 10th (when they won 11-2).

Myra Galzie made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Galzie was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

Naima Braham

Hits (Career)

04/16/26 vs Dublin	4
04/14/26 @ Monte Vista	2
03/24/26 @ Dublin	2
03/12/26 vs Bishop O'Dowd	2
03/05/26 @ James Logan	2

In other batting news, Naima Braham was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alexa Sponsel, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Foothill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory was the third in a row for Foothill, bringing their record up to 9-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Dublin, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Foothill will venture away from home to challenge Dougherty Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dublin, they will head out to square off against San Ramon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gaels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.