Wallington took a 17-run defeat the last time they faced off against Becton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wildcats on Friday, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted against the Wildcats since May 9, 2016.
Eddie Tanderis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alex Syby was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Dominic Vicente was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
| 04/25/25 @ Becton | 5-3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology | 17-0 |
| 04/21/25 vs Hasbrouck Heights | 5-3 |
The win was the third in a row for Wallington, bringing their record up to 6-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Becton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wallington will venture away from home to square off against Weehawken at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Becton, they will head out to challenge Mahwah at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.
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