For the second straight game, New Haven will face off against Hazel Park. The Rockets will challenge the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. New Haven is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, New Haven made easy work of Hazel Park and carried off a 16-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won 11 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Zach Hazley
| 05/05/26 vs Clawson | 9 |
| 05/01/26 @ Mott | 5 |
| 04/17/26 @ Fitzgerald | 11 |
| 04/11/26 vs Rogers City | 6 |
| 04/10/26 vs South Lake | 6 |
Zach Hazley was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eddie Knuckey, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Connor Abuan, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
New Haven always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazel Park only posted an OBP of .417.
The victory made it two in a row for New Haven and bumps their season record up to 15-4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Hazel Park, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. New Haven has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hazel Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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