Wednesday just wasn't the day for Hazel Park's offense. They lost 17-0 to the New Haven Rockets on Wednesday. The matchup marked the first time this year in which Hazel Park was not able to get on the board.
For New Haven's part, Lamar Pearson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Pearson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pearson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Kaden Gilbert was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jake Estes, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hazel Park's defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for New Haven, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-9.
Hazel Park will be playing at home against Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hazel Park's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Lincoln has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for New Haven, they will challenge Clintondale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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