For the second straight game, Novato will face off against Branson. The Hornets will head out to take on the Bulls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Novato is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Novato was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Branson on Tuesday. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Bulls. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Hornets considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Dominic Scafani made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Novato is 5-1 when Scafani posts two or more runs, but 4-7 otherwise.
Julian Oliver
| 04/22/25 vs Branson | 7 |
| 03/19/24 vs San Rafael | 4 |
| 04/02/25 @ San Rafael | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Alhambra | 2 |
| 02/24/24 vs Las Lomas | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julian Oliver, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and two stolen bases. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen VonBehren, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one stolen base.
Novato now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Branson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
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