Ridgewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northern Highlands Highlanders. The Maroons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Highlanders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Ridgewood's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Northern Highlands, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgewood will head out to face off against Bergen Tech at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Northern Highlands, they will challenge Wayne Hills at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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