Baseball Recap: Teaneck Gets the Win

It was close, but on Thursday the Teaneck Highwaymen sidestepped the Dwight-Englewood Bulldogs for a 4-3 win.

Joey Hardyman tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexis Delgado, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. 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.

Teaneck has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Dwight-Englewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Teaneck will venture away from home to square off against NV - Demarest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Dwight-Englewood, they will head out to take on Wood-Ridge on Saturday.