Northgate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Acalanes Dons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northgate of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Northgate saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vincenzo Macaluso, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Northgate hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Acalanes' side, Peter Thorn tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on David Gonzales, who scored four runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Gavin Bender was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Northgate's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Acalanes, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 15-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Northgate by a score of 9-1.
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