Baseball Game Preview: Cheshire Rams vs. Hamden Dragons

Cheshire and Hamden are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Rams will take on the Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Cheshire has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Cheshire took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Branford 13-12. With that win, the Rams brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.

Gavin Hale looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Cal Battipaglia

Runs

04/27/26 vs Branford	4
04/17/26 @ Hillhouse	2
04/15/26 vs Law	2

At the plate, Cal Battipaglia was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Cheshire is undefeated when Battipaglia posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnny Nelson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Hamden waltzed into their matchup on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They skirted past the Falcons 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dragons have posted against the Falcons since May 9, 2016.

Cheshire's record now sits at 6-4. As for Hamden, their record is now 7-4.

Cheshire beat Hamden 3-0 when the teams last played on April 8th. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.