There's no place like home for Pinole Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They had just enough and edged the Novato Hornets out 7-6. This was payback for Pinole Valley, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Michael Macon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Macon has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Macon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Macon wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kimoni Lake, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Gael Castellanos was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Like Pinole Valley, Novato also got a great game from a two-way player: Cash Campbell. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Campbell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Novato got a good showing from Dari Liuzzi, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Gio Castaing was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Pinole Valley is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Novato, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
Pinole Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Novato, they will be playing at home against San Marin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games Novato has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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