Garfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Arlington Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Boilermakers have suffered since March 25th.
Noah Cruz
| 04/22/26 vs North Arlington | 5 |
| 04/16/26 vs Ridgefield Memorial | 11 |
| 04/08/26 vs Becton | 5 |
| 04/03/26 vs Elmwood Park | 6 |
Noah Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Garfield's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for North Arlington, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Garfield will take on Hawthorne at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Arlington, they will challenge Saddle Brook at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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