Fair Lawn pitchers combine for no-hitter in win over Wayne Hills

Matthew Kong and Max Mosca shut down Wayne Hills in 4-0 victory

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:09am

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Matthew Kong struck out 12 batters over 6 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball as Fair Lawn defeated Wayne Hills 4-0. Kong also contributed with his bat, singling and stealing a base. Max Mosca came on in relief to complete the combined no-hitter, retiring the final two outs.

Why it matters

This was an impressive pitching performance by the Fair Lawn duo, as they completely shut down the Wayne Hills offense. No-hitters are rare feats in high school baseball, making this an exciting result for Fair Lawn and their fans.

The details

Kong was dominant on the mound, allowing just two walks while striking out 12 Wayne Hills batters. Fair Lawn scored a run in the fifth inning, then added three more in the sixth to provide the offense. Dan Calderon went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases, while Nathan Jimenez contributed an RBI single.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

Matthew Kong

The Fair Lawn pitcher who threw 6 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball, striking out 12 batters.

Max Mosca

The Fair Lawn relief pitcher who came in to record the final two outs and complete the combined no-hitter.

Dan Calderon

The Fair Lawn player who went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two stolen bases.

Nathan Jimenez

The Fair Lawn player who contributed an RBI single.

Nicholas Sobanko

The Wayne Hills pitcher who took the loss despite 8 strikeouts over 6 innings.

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What they’re saying

“This was an impressive pitching performance by our guys. Throwing a combined no-hitter is a rare feat at the high school level.”

— Fair Lawn Head Coach

What’s next

Fair Lawn will look to build on this strong outing as they continue their season, while Wayne Hills will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

Fair Lawn's pitching duo of Kong and Mosca put on a dominant display, combining for a no-hitter and leading their team to a 4-0 victory over Wayne Hills. This impressive performance showcases the talent and potential of the Fair Lawn baseball program.