After only two runs in their last match, Hackensack made sure to put some runs up on the board against North Bergen on Thursday. The Hackensack Comets put the hurt on the North Bergen Bruins with a sharp 11-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hackensack.
Rihanna Hernandez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Hernandez has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Grace Abraham was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Ava DeBaar was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hackensack's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-10. As for North Bergen, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hackensack's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Clifton at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. North Bergen will take on Bloomfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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