Northgate made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Shady Side Academy, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Flames were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over the Bulldogs on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Flames, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Johna Abramowicz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Gracie Auth was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Anika Womack also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Northgate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shady Side Academy only managed four hits.
Flames
| 04/04/25 @ Shady Side Academy | 17-7 |
| 03/26/25 @ New Brighton | 11-7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Bishop Canevin | 4-2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Rochester | 15-3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Carlynton | 15-4 |
The victory (which was Northgate's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Shady Side Academy, their record is now 0-2.
Coincidentally, Northgate and Shady Side Academy will both be playing Apollo Ridge the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will head out to face the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Flames will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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