Elmwood Park entered their tilt with Paterson Arts & Science on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past Paterson Arts & Science 13-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since March 31, 2025.
Alex Rivera looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Freylin Ceballo
| 04/22/26 vs Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology | 3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Garfield | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Secaucus | 3 |
| 04/02/26 vs Manchester Regional | 3 |
| 05/15/26 vs Paterson Arts & Science | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, Elmwood Park got a massive performance out of Freylin Ceballo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Ceballo is becoming a predictor of the Crusaders' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-2 (and 1-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Leo Ramirez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Elmwood Park's record now sits at 9-11. As for Paterson Arts & Science, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Elmwood Park will head out to take on Hawthorne at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Paterson Arts & Science, they will venture away from home to square off against Orange at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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