Saddle Brook had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 7-4 to make it four. They lost 11-4 to the Ridgefield Park Scarlets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 7-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Ridgefield Park, the victory got them back to even at 5-5. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 2nd (when they won 15-3).
For Ridgefield Park's part, Ryan Lewis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Lewis has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, J D Fucci looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Anthony Almonte, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Justin Maldonado was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saddle Brook will square off against Ridgefield Memorial at 4:15 a.m. on Monday. As for Ridgefield Park, they will face off against Dwight Morrow at 4:15 a.m. on Monday.
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