After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Archie Williams, Novato was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Healdsburg Greyhounds as they made off with a 15-2 victory. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Hornets this season.
Isabelle Rykov
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Isabelle Rykov made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Novato got a massive performance out of Georgiana Castro, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. What's more, Castro posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jacinda Wright, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Novato always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Novato's record now sits at 5-13. As for Healdsburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Novato and Healdsburg could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Hornets (ranked 715th) will meet Tamalpais (ranked 345th) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Healdsburg will challenge Maria Carrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (704 vs. 265).
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