After a string of six wins, Hackensack's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the Northern Highlands Highlanders by a score of 2-1. Hackensack was red-hot at the plate headed into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior) but Northern Highlands' pitcher proved too tough.
Rihanna Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Hackensack now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Northern Highlands, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-12.
Hackensack will be playing at home against NV - Demarest at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Hackensack is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Northern Highlands, they will head out on the road to face off against NV - Old Tappan at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. NV - Old Tappan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Northern Highlands' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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