Paramus was the 6-5 winner over Hackensack when they last played one another on April 8th, but their luck changed this time around. The Paramus Spartans fell just short of the Hackensack Comets by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Paramus' defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Hackensack's part, Rihanna Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Hernandez has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava DeBaar, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Paramus' loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Hackensack, their victory bumped their record up to 5-10.
Paramus will be playing in front of their home fans against Ramapo at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Hackensack will take on North Bergen at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Bergen is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Hackensack will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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