Newtown's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Shepaug Valley Spartans as they made off with an 11-2 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Nighthawks' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jamie Piccuillo tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Chris Moseman was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kieran Garrity, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Nighthawks
| 04/06/26 vs Shepaug Valley | 53.8% |
| 03/30/26 vs Oxford | 53.1% |
| 03/28/26 vs Joel Barlow | 43.6% |
| 03/31/26 @ St. Joseph | 31% |
| 04/01/26 @ Trumbull | 29.2% |
Newtown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Newtown's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Shepaug Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Newtown will venture away from home to square off against Ridgefield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shepaug Valley, they will head out to take on Brookfield at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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