
Hornets
| 03/07/26 @ Vintage | 9-2 |
| 02/28/26 vs Casa Grande | 4-3 |
| 02/25/26 vs Windsor | 4-0 |
Novato lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Vintage, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Saturday's contest. The Hornets blew past the Crushers 9-2 on Saturday. The Hornets' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Hunter Lynch made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gio Castaing, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Dom Perachiotti, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Novato was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vintage only posted a batting average of .125.
Novato's record now sits at 3-0. As for Vintage, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Novato will challenge Redwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Giants' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vintage, they will face off against Montgomery at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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