While Hackensack put up some runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Lodi. The Comets had just enough and edged out the Blue Wolves 2-0. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Comets as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Luis Hernandez
Not much got past Luis Hernandez, who gave up just a hit and racked up 14 Ks to keep Lodi off the board. Hernandez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hackensack is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Darius Pemberton, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Hackensack now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Lodi, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2-1.
Looking ahead, Hackensack will head out to face off against Bergen Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Lodi, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harrison at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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