The Hasbrouck Heights Aviators will challenge the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions at 4:05 p.m. on Friday. Hasbrouck Heights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hasbrouck Heights' usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Wednesday's struggle, when Pascack Hills hitters got past them. The Aviators took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broncos on Wednesday. The Aviators' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Daniele Giresi made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology made easy work of Harrison on Thursday and carried off a 14-7 win. Considering the Lions have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Troi Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lexi-Marie Feliciano, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Saige Coates was another, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Hasbrouck Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-3.
Hasbrouck Heights beat Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology 3-0 in their previous matchup back in May of 2018. Will the Aviators repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
