Hackensack was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cliffside Park Raiders. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Briana Darling made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Olivia Williams was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Hackensack's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Cliffside Park, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hackensack will head out to face off against North Bergen at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cliffside Park, they will venture away from home to challenge Teaneck at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Highwaymen have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.7 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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