Novato was the 2-1 winner over Pinole Valley when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Novato Hornets fell just short of the Pinole Valley Spartans by a score of 7-6 on Saturday.
Cash Campbell put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Campbell was even better at the plate, 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 pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Gio Castaing made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Like Novato, Pinole Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Michael Macon. On the mound, he tossed 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 solid in the batter's box, 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.
Novato's loss dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Pinole Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Novato will be playing in front of their home fans against San Marin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. San Marin will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Novato surely won't give up without a fight. Pinole Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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