For the second straight game, Northern Highlands will face off against Hackensack. The Highlanders will welcome the Comets at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Northern Highlands barely beat Hackensack the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Highlanders' pitchers stepped up to hand the Comets a 7-0 shutout on Monday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 12, 2023, but that streak is no more.
For Hackensack's part, they got a good showing from Vin Defalco, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Defalco has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hackensack saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aj Oates, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Josbaldy Santos also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Northern Highlands' victory bumped their record up to 11-12-1. As for Hackensack, they now also have a losing record of 11-12-1.
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