Verona hit Glen Ridge with a four-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Ridgers lost 13-3 to the Hillbillies. The Ridgers haven't had much luck with the Hillbillies recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Jace Loeb and Max Pace stepped up to the plate in a big way. Loeb went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, while Pace got on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Glen Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Verona, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glen Ridge will face off against Newark Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Verona, they will challenge West Orange at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mountaineers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Hillbillies surely won't give up without a fight.
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