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Alabama high school baseball team forfeits game due to pitch count
TL;DR
The Northridge high school baseball team forfeited their playoff game against Spain Park due to a pitch count violation, despite winning 5-4 on the field. This decision significantly impacts their state semifinal series.
Key points
- Northridge won the game 5-4 on the field
- Forfeit was due to pitch count violation
- Affects the AHSAA Class 6A state semifinals
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May 8, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Northridge second baseman Grayson Cannon throws to first for an out during the game with Chelsea at Northridge High in the third round of the AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs.
A couple of the top Alabama high school baseball teams squared off in Game 1 the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A state semifinals on Friday night between Tusacaloosa (AL) Northridge and Birmingham (AL) Spain Park.
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On the field, it would be Northridge besting Spain Park, 5-4, in an eight inning thriller. There was one major problem, however. One that would change the result of the game and state semifinal series altogether.
According to a report by AL.com, Northridge was forced to forfeit their victory over Spain Park due to going over the pitch count limit for a pitcher. Per AHSAA rules, a pitcher cannot exceed 120 pitches per day and University of Alabama signee Evan Malone surpassed that with 123 by Northridge’s count, with Spain Park tracking him at 124, respectively.
With the loss for Northridge, it sealed their fate in the 6A postseason, effectively knocking them out and sending Spain Park to the state title game. Malone finished the forfeited game with a pitching line of going seven innings, yielding two earned runs, five hits, fanned seven batters, walked five and hit three batters by pitch, per the report.
Q&A
Why did Northridge high school baseball team forfeit their game?
Northridge forfeited the game due to a violation of the pitch count rules set by the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
What was the final score of the Northridge vs. Spain Park game before the forfeit?
The final score on the field was 5-4 in favor of Northridge before the forfeit was announced.
How does the forfeit affect the AHSAA Class 6A state semifinals?
The forfeit changes the outcome of the state semifinal series, impacting Northridge's chances of advancing in the playoffs.
