Northgate had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-8 to make it four. They lost 11-3 to the College Park Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Broncos have suffered since March 3rd.
Ashley Herman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Jillian Neil, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
As for College Park, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games.
On College Park's side, Emma Lowery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Elle Osborne was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Jaidyn Barton also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Looking ahead, Northgate will challenge Acalanes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Broncos will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for College Park, they will face off against Clayton Valley Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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