For the second straight game, Mahwah will face off against Pascack Hills. The Thunderbirds will host the Broncos at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mahwah fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Pascack Hills on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Broncos by a score of 5-4. The Thunderbirds' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Pascack Hills' part, Kyle Wenckus made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Wenckus has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Pascack Hills: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-8 otherwise.
Mahwah's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Pascack Hills, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mahwah hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Pascack Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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