There's no place like home for Hackensack, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Wood-Ridge Blue Devils by a score of 9-5 on Saturday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Comets also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
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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 nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, 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.
Hackensack now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Wood-Ridge, they moved to 5-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hackensack will head out to take on Bergen Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Comets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wood-Ridge, they are taking a road trip to square off against Garfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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