There's no place like home for Hasbrouck Heights, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They skirted past the Lodi Rams 4-3. For Hasbrouck Heights, this counts as revenge for the 12-5 defeat Lodi walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Jose Diaz made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Diaz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Diaz wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Cappello, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Lodi's side, Peter Rossi was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Hasbrouck Heights' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9. As for Lodi, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hasbrouck Heights will take on Wood-Ridge at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Wood-Ridge will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hasbrouck Heights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lodi, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Paramus Catholic at 4:00 p.m.
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