Petaluma runner Brie Gerhardt eyes home plate before sliding and scoring during their game American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. To the right is American pitcher Kim Nelson. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma infielder Brie Gerhardt throws a ground ball to first base during their game against American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) American first baseman Katarina Henretty reacts after missing a throw from the outfield and allowing Petaluma runner Miranda Swanson to reach first base during their game in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma pitcher Emily O'Keefe throws the ball during their game against American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma infielder Brie Gerhardt throws a ground ball to first base during their game against American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma batter Emily O'Keefe hits the ball American during their game in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma third baseman Joelle Krist throws the ball to first base during their game against American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) American pitcher Kim Nelson throws the ball during their game in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat) Petaluma celebrates after winning their game against American in the first round of the North Coast Section softball tournament at Petaluma High School in Wednesday, May 21, 2014 north of Petaluma, California. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)