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| 05/09/25 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/13/17 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/13/16 - Home | 7-8 L |
Clifton posted their closest win since May 8, 2024 on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Kearny Kardinals 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Mustangs also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2017.
Sydney Reeb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Clifton let Casey Mullen and Isabella Franco run wild. Mullen went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI, while Franco went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles Mullen has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Stephanie Flete, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Clifton moved to 8-10 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Kearny, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clifton will welcome Passaic County Tech at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Kearny, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Caldwell at 4:30 p.m. on the 20th.
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