Northgate fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Pinole Valley on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 5-4. The Broncos were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Ashley Herman
| 03/23/26 @ Pinole Valley | 13 |
| 03/19/26 @ Pittsburg | 6 |
| 03/17/26 vs Carondelet | 5 |
| 03/13/26 vs Dublin | 5 |
| 03/11/26 vs Las Lomas | 9 |
| + 3 more games |
Ashley Herman spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Taelyn Jriyasetapong made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Clementine Wyse, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Northgate's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Pinole Valley, they pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northgate will square off against Mt. Diablo at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Broncos will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pinole Valley, they will face off against Saint Mary's at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
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