Hillsborough lost a heartbreaker to North Hunterdon when they met back in April of 2024, and they left with a heavy heart again on Thursday. The Raiders fell just short of the Lions by a score of 1-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
Krish Patel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
Hillsborough's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for North Hunterdon, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsborough will venture away from home to face off against Ocean Township at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for North Hunterdon, they will head out to square off against Voorhees at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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