If Northern Highlands was feeling good off their 13-2 takedown of NV - Demarest last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northern Highlands Highlanders took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wayne Valley Indians on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northern Highlands of the 11-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Wayne Valley's part, the team relied heavily on Colin Van Es, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Christian Varano was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Northern Highlands has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Wayne Valley, they pushed their record up to 9-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Northern Highlands will take on Paramus at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Northern Highlands and Paramus are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Wayne Valley, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-3 win vs. Wayne Hills on the 4th.
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