For the second straight game, Hackettstown will face off against Vernon. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hackettstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Hackettstown came up short against Vernon and fell 5-2. The Tigers have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
For Vernon's part, Michael Pecoraro spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Pecoraro has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Vernon let Gavin Bruno and Chris Perrotta run wild. Bruno went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Perrotta went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Vernon is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Hackettstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hackettstown hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Vernon struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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