WEST HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven Baseball (4-23, 4-11) secured a commanding 12-4 victory over Bridgeport (13-21, 9-15) on Wednesday at Frank Vieira Field.
The Chargers tallied 12 runs on 10 hits, including a home run, and drew 11 walks, while Bridgeport managed four runs on five hits. This performance marked the third consecutive game where New Haven achieved at least 12 runs and 10 hits, showcasing their offensive prowess.
New Haven secured a decisive win with a series of strong innings. In the first inning,
Jake Russo (Yaphank, N.Y./Bellport) hit a two-run homer, bringing in
Nick Ungania (Mineola, N.Y./Chaminade), who had reached base on a walk and stolen second, giving New Haven an early 2-0 lead. The second inning saw further success as
EJ Ettinger (Kings Park, N.Y./Kings Park) scored on a single by
Cam McGugan (Mystic, Conn./Fitch), followed by
Aedan Forde (Massapequa Park, N.Y./St. John the Baptist) stealing home.
Shaun Callahan's (Newington, Conn./Newington) walk brought McGugan home, extending the lead to 5-0 through two innings.
Bridgeport responded in the third with a home run by Liam O'Neal and an RBI single by Anthony Armenia, cutting the deficit to 5-2. However, New Haven continued its momentum in the fourth inning, aided by a wild pitch that allowed Ungania to score, increasing the lead to 6-2. In the fifth inning,
Joseph Frazzetta's (Howard Beach, N.Y./Archbishop Molloy) double set the stage for McGugan's RBI single, putting New Haven ahead 7-2.
Russo doubled in the sixth inning and scored on Callahan's RBI single, pushing New Haven's lead to 8-2. Despite Bridgeport's two-run effort in the seventh inning, New Haven added two more runs in both the seventh and eighth innings.
Bobby Herzman (Cheshire, Conn./HC Wilcox) scored on a wild pitch, and Russo's RBI single brought in
Jaylin Manson (Newington, Conn./Newington) in the seventh. In the eighth,
Clark Beattie (Glastonbury, Conn./Xavier) and
Chase McNally (Methacton, Pa./Methacton) contributed with a single and a hit-by-pitch, respectively, leading to further runs scored on a sacrifice fly and a hit-by-pitch.
The game concluded with New Haven maintaining a solid 12-4 victory over Bridgeport.
Myles McDermott (Braintree, Mass./Arch Bishop Williams) started the game for the Chargers, pitching 3 innings and allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits, including one home run, while striking out 2 batters on 41 pitches.
Lucas Klopp (Atlanta, Ga./Pace Academy) followed with 2 innings of relief, giving up just 1 hit and 1 walk with 15 of his 26 pitches going for strikes.
Robert Synodi (Hebron, C.T./RHAM) struggled in his brief appearance, allowing 1 earned run on 4 walks and 3 wild pitches in just 1/3 inning. Kaleb Martinek secured the win with a solid performance, striking out one batter in 2/3 inning.
Vincent Fusco (Fishkill, N.Y./John Jay East Fishkill) closed the game with 2 strong innings, allowing only 1 hit and striking out 3 batters on 24 pitches.
Jake Russo (Yaphank, N.Y./Bellport) led New Haven's offensive efforts, recording three hits, including a home run, and driving in three runs, marking a season-high for RBIs. This game also continued his streak of achieving at least 3 hits in three consecutive games.
Shaun Callahan (Newington, Conn./Newington) contributed significantly with two stolen bases and two RBIs.
Cam McGugan (Mystic, Conn./Fitch) added to the scoring with two hits and two RBIs.
Nick Ungania (Mineola, N.Y./Chaminade) scored twice and stole one base, providing a solid presence at the top of the lineup. Notably,
Tyler Koenig (Maspeth, N.Y./St. Francis Preparatory School) recorded his first run batted in of the season during this matchup.
Up Next, New Haven will travel to face Norfolk State University at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17, in Norfolk, Va.
