The Piedmont Highlanders will face off against the San Leandro Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Piedmont is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Piedmont took a 19-run defeat the last time they faced off against Berkeley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Highlanders had just enough and edged out the Yellowjackets 4-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 24, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Miya Fujimoto
| 04/23/25 @ Berkeley | 7 |
| 04/17/25 vs Acalanes | 6 |
| 04/15/25 @ Healdsburg | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Oakland Tech | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Berean Christian | 11 |
| 03/27/25 @ Hayward | 10 |
Miya Fujimoto made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Fujimoto wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Ronen, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. Hannah Joerger also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, San Leandro has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.53 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against Castro Valley, falling 11-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Pirates were not able to get on the board.
Piedmont's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for San Leandro, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-3.
Piedmont might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from San Leandro in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Highlanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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