Baseball Recap: Hackensack Triumphs

Hackensack's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Becton Wildcats by a score of 11-6. The victory continues a trend for the Comets in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won nine in a row.

Jason Bocio

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/18/26 @ Becton	4
05/12/26 @ Northern Highlands	2
04/29/26 @ Ridgewood	2
05/08/26 @ Bergenfield	1
04/21/26 @ Fort Lee	1

Jason Bocio made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.

In other pitching news, Luis Franco looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Josbaldy Santos and Raffy Mejia did most of the damage at the plate: Santos went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Mejia went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those two runs gave Santos a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aj Oates, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.

Hackensack's win bumped their record up to 12-15-1. As for Becton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-12.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hackensack will venture away from home to face off against Teaneck at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Becton, they will head out to challenge Midland Park at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.