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| 04/22/25 - Away | 14-11 W |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 03/14/24 - Home | 2-6 L |
| 04/20/23 - Away | 2-12 L |
| 03/16/23 - Away | 5-6 L |
| + 3 more games |
Acalanes and Northgate are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Dons will welcome the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Acalanes is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Acalanes' offense. They came up short against Benicia on Tuesday, falling 17-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Northgate, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past College Park 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Broncos have posted since May 6, 2024.
Mackenzie Hudson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Northgate's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Herman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Northgate kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Northgate's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Acalanes, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Acalanes hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Northgate struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Acalanes beat Northgate 14-11 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Do the Dons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Broncos turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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