Mahwah won the last time they faced Northern Highlands and things went their way on Friday too. The Thunderbirds came out on top against the Highlanders by a score of 6-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 27, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Owen Fitzgerald
| 04/13/26 vs River Dell | 3 |
| 04/17/26 @ Northern Highlands | 1 |
Owen Fitzgerald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mahwah is 2-1 when Fitzgerald allows one or fewer hits, but 2-6 otherwise. Fitzgerald was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Liam Fitzgerald looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Thoelen, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Nick Moretzo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Mahwah's record is now 4-7. As for Northern Highlands, they moved to 6-6 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mahwah will head out to face off against Bergenfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Northern Highlands, they will venture away from home to challenge Ridgewood at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Maroons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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