Passaic had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it seven. They came up short against the Teaneck Highwaymen, falling 14-3. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Highwaymen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Teaneck, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games.
For Teaneck's part, Olivia Rottner made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Rottner has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Adelyn Perez was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April. Jazlin Muniz was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Looking ahead, Passaic will venture away from home to face off against Bergen Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Teaneck does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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