Novato is 0-3 against Pinole Valley since February of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Novato Hornets will be playing at home against the Pinole Valley Spartans at 3:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Novato beat Salesian College Preparatory 7-4.
Isabelle Rykov spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Georgiana Castro, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Giana Flores, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Pinole Valley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let Mt. Diablo get on the board and left with a 14-0 win on Thursday. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Red Devils recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
The result came thanks to Mckenzie Ortega's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Pinole Valley got a massive performance out of Ayla Serrano, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Julissa Sanchez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Pinole Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Novato suffered a grim 19-11 defeat to Pinole Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Novato have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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