Hackensack hasn't had much luck against Bergen Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Comets will venture away from home to face off against the Crusaders at 4:15 p.m. Hackensack will be strutting in after a victory while Bergen Catholic will be coming in after a loss.
Hackensack took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top against Wood-Ridge by a score of 9-5. The win was some much needed relief for the Comets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Holden Cohen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jorden Garcia, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those doubles were his first of the season. Christian Pelaez was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs.
Meanwhile, Bergen Catholic suffered their closest defeat since May 21, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Pascack Valley by a score of 3-1. The contest marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Bergen Catholic's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3. As for Hackensack, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Hackensack might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Bergen Catholic when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Can the Comets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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