For the second straight game, West Milford will face off against Passaic Valley. The Highlanders will head out to challenge the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
West Milford took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Passaic Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hornets on Monday, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Highlanders have posted since April 3rd.
For Passaic Valley's part, they got a good showing from Shane Snell, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Snell a new career-low.
At the plate, Dante Benvenuti made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
West Milford pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Passaic Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season.
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