Secaucus extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 21-11 to the Elmwood Park Crusaders. Even if the Patriots couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Elmwood Park, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-5. Considering they have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Elmwood Park's part, Matthew Barrios was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave Barrios a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Freylin Ceballo, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Secaucus will face off against Park Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Elmwood Park, they will square off against Garfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Boilermakers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Crusaders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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