New Haven and Fitzgerald are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Rockets will head out to face off against the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
New Haven lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Memphis, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's contest. The Rockets blew past the Yellowjackets 17-8 on Monday.
Eddie Knuckey
| 04/14/25 @ Memphis | 8 |
| 04/29/24 vs Lincoln | 7 |
| 04/24/24 @ Fitzgerald | 7 |
| 05/28/24 @ Madison | 5 |
| 05/17/24 vs Clintondale | 4 |
Eddie Knuckey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, New Haven got a massive performance out of Connor Abuan, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. Deven Nagorsen was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Fitzgerald made easy work of Detroit Cristo Rey on Monday and carried off an 11-1 victory. Considering the Spartans have won three games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Like New Haven, Fitzgerald also got a great game from a two-way player: Leiland McCallep. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). McCallep was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Nelson, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. He also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dexter Garda, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Fitzgerald always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fitzgerald's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for New Haven, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. New Haven has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fitzgerald struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
New Haven took their victory against Fitzgerald when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rockets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
