Northgate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Livermore Cowboys by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northgate of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Northgate got a good showing from Max Carlos, who tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Carlos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jackson Huffman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Blayne Ballard was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Livermore's side, Ryan Kohn tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Zach Bickerton was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Lee, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Northgate's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Livermore, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Northgate will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Acalanes at 4:00 p.m. Acalanes will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Northgate surely won't give up without a fight. As for Livermore, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Dublin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last five games Livermore has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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