Baseball Game Preview: Cliffside Park Raiders vs. Dumont Huskies

For the second straight game, Cliffside Park will face off against Dumont. The Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Huskies at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cliffside Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Cliffside Park and Dumont, and Cliffside Park kept the tradition alive. The Raiders came out on top against the Huskies by a score of 6-3 on Monday.

John Raftopolous made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 matches.

Victor Freytas

Doubles (Career)

04/21/25 vs Dumont	2
04/15/25 vs North Arlington	1
05/09/24 @ Passaic Valley	1
04/27/24 vs Ridgefield Memorial	1
04/12/24 vs Paramus	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Victor Freytas, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Jayden Akkus was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.

Dumont dropped their record down to 5-7 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Cliffside Park, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cliffside Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Dumont struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.