Softball Recap: Novato Takes a Loss

Novato fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Sonoma Valley on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Sonoma Valley Dragons by a score of 7-6. The defeat continues a trend for the Hornets in their meetings with the Dragons: they've now lost six in a row.

Isabelle Rykov spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Those hits were her first of the season.

At the plate, Jacinda Wright was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Those hits marked the first that she got this season. Giana Flores was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Novato's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sonoma Valley, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-4.

Coming up, Novato will head out to challenge Concord at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sonoma Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Healdsburg at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Healdsburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Sonoma Valley surely won't give up without a fight.