Hazel Park has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the New Haven Rockets at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Hazel Park's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matches.
Hazel Park is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Fitzgerald (and have done all season long). Hazel Park blew past Fitzgerald 11-1.
Ryan Lee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lee has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lee was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Hazel Park let Josh Wilkowski and Caleb Kerce loose on the outfield. Wilkowski scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Kerce scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2. Wilkowski is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played. Ryan Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
New Haven lost 19-3 to Armada on Saturday. New Haven has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hazel Park is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. As for New Haven, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hazel Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .548. However, it's not like New Haven struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazel Park might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from New Haven in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Hazel Park avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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