If Northgate was riding high fresh off their 19-3 takedown of Mt. Diablo last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Broncos fell just short of the Alameda Hornets by a score of 2-0 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Broncos have suffered since February 26th.
Ashley Herman
| 03/30/26 vs Alameda | 7 |
| 03/23/26 @ Pinole Valley | 13 |
| 03/19/26 @ Pittsburg | 6 |
| 03/17/26 vs Carondelet | 5 |
| 03/13/26 vs Dublin | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Ashley Herman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Northgate saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taelyn Jriyasetapong, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Chloe Alfonso also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Northgate's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Alameda, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Northgate will venture away from home to take on San Clemente at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Alameda, they will head out to challenge Encinal at 4:00 p.m. on April 8.
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