Clifton extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-6 in the process. They came up short against the Bergen Tech Knights, falling 7-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Clifton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Reeb, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Bergen Tech, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
On Bergen Tech's side, Shannon Quigley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Natalie Wexler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jenny Xu, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clifton will host Kennedy at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.43 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bergen Tech, they will be playing at home against Emerson at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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