The New Haven Rockets will venture away from home to square off against the Hazel Park Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. New Haven is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Plymouth Christian Academy hit New Haven with a four-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rockets lost 10-3 to the Eagles. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Rockets, who until this game were averaging 2.83 runs allowed.
New Haven saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Nugent, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Hazel Park's offense. They came up short against Algonac on Monday, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
New Haven has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-4-1 record this season. As for Hazel Park, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. New Haven has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like Hazel Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
New Haven couldn't quite get it done against Hazel Park in their previous meeting back in May of 2025 as they fell 5-2. Can the Rockets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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