For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Benicia and Northgate meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Panthers took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broncos. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Alex Richardson was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run.
Benicia's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Northgate, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 7-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benicia will head out to take on Clayton Valley Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Ugly Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northgate, they are taking a road trip to challenge Alhambra at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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