Northgate won the last time they faced Shady Side Academy and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Flames put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 12-3 win. The Flames might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by nine runs or more this season.
Johna Abramowicz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Abramowicz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Morgan Gannon
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In other batting news, Morgan Gannon was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bayleigh Hooper, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Northgate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Northgate is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Shady Side Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northgate will host South Allegheny at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gladiators will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Flames surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shady Side Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Apollo Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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