If Clifton was riding high off their 7-0 takedown of Bergen Tech last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Clifton Mustangs took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wayne Valley Indians on Friday. Clifton has struggled against Wayne Valley recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Wayne Valley's part, they let Joey Capizzano and Brandon Van Peenen loose on the outfield. Capizzano went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI, while Van Peenen scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Christian Varano, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Clifton's loss dropped their record down to 2-10-1. As for Wayne Valley, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-4.
Clifton will head out on the road to face off against DePaul Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wayne Valley, they will be playing at home against Nutley at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Wayne Valley will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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