Wallington hadn't done well against Hasbrouck Heights recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Aviators. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 16-0 win the Aviators walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Tyler Perry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Wallington is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Wallington's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Kassteen, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Kassteen has hit this season.
Wallington's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-5. As for Hasbrouck Heights, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-4.
Coming up, Wallington will face off against Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hasbrouck Heights, they have already played their next match, a 4-0 victory against Becton on the 22nd.
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