Hamden senior outfielder Jovan Lomax rounds third before scoring against West Haven, Wednesday, May 5, 2016, at Rochford Field in Hamden. The Green Dragons were leading 8-0 in the bottom of the third when the game was postponed due to rain and the field conditions. Hamden won the replay 3-2 to clinch its first Quinnipiac Division title. (Catherine Avalone/New Haven Register)
OVER THE FENCE BALLS
- Jason Ferrucci, Westbrook: Went deep in the Knights’ 15-5 loss to Haddam-Killingworth.
- Tom Abel, Derby: Hit a his first career dinger in Derby’s 8-7 loss to Naugatuck.
- Tommy Benincaso, Norwalk: Hit a key home run in the Bears 6-5 win over city rival McMahon.
- Cord Fox, Darien: Hit a two-run home run in the Blue Wave’s 6-1 win over Staples.
- Ben Casparius, Staples: Hit a solo home run, but it was the only run in the Wreckers’ 6-1 loss to Darien.
- Devyn McCarty, Platt: Hit a home run and picked up the win pitching in the Panthers’ 5-4 win over Farmington.
- Zavier Espinel, Fairfield Warde: Went deep in the Mustangs’ 3-1 win over Stamford.
KEEP THE LINE MOVING
- Brian Hawes, Hamden: Had two doubles and drove in the game-winning run as the Green Dragons beat West Haven 3-2.
- Anthony Marino and Luke Bauer, Haddam-Killingworth: Each had three hits in the Cougars’ 15-5 win over Westbrook.
- Jensey Padillia, Wilbur Cross: Went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run in the Governors’ 6-5, 10 inning loss to Career.
- Chris Kanios, Shelton: Had three hits, including an inside-the-park home run, in the Gaels’ 7-2 win over Sheehan.
- JP Hickey, Granby: Went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple in the Bears’ 11-6 over Stafford.
PAINTING THE BLACK
- Will Coughlin, Lewis Mills: Struck out 12 and allowed four hits in the Spartans’ 4-3 loss to Nonnewaug. Coughlin carried a no-hitter into the fifth vs. the Chiefs.
- Craig McNamara, Shelton: Allowed five hits and struck out six in the Gaels’ 9-0 win over North Haven.
- John Bucci, Ansonia: Threw a complete game, four-hitter and struck out seven while allowing one run as the Chargers beat Derby 16-1.
- Jacob Simon, Tolland: Pitched a complete game, one-hitter while striking out six in the Eagles’ win over Rockville. Simon faced one over the minimum.
- Ron LoRicco, Hamden Hall: Struck out 10 and allowed three hits in Hamden Hall’s 2-1 win over King.
- Arik Sypher, Valley Regional: Allowed two hits and struck out six in a complete game effort to help the Warriors beat Morgan 1-0.
- Casey Rival, Goodwin Tech: Struck out 18 as he no-hit Vinal Tech.
- Scott Marks, Xavier: Threw a complete game shutout vs. Notre Dame-West Haven. He allowed four hits and struck out eight in the Falcons’ 6-0 win.
- Ryan LaMay, Shepaug: Struck out 12 and allowed two hits in a 6-1 win over Nonnewaug.
- Jack DiMatteo, Haddam-Killingworth: Tossed six shutout innings and struck out six in the Cougars’ 7-0 win over Ellington.
- Zane Kmietek, Branford: Threw a no-hitter with five strikeouts in the Hornets’ 3-0 win over North Haven.
- Reid Davis, Coventry: Struck out nine in relief during the Patriots’ 5-2, 12-inning win over SMSA.
- Nolan Nemchek, Notre Dame-Fairfield: No-hit Pomperaug while striking out four and facing one over the minimum. The Lancers won 3-0.
- Andrew Iannucci, East Catholic: Struck out 15 in the Eagles’ 6-0 win over East Hartford.
- Walker Sutman, Waterford: Allowed just two hits in the Lancers’ 14-1 win over Windham.
- Jack Rose and Cole Kabel, Masuk: Combined for a one-hitter in Masuk’s 8-0 win over Kolbe Cathedral.
- Mike Charest, Maloney: Threw a no-hitter in the Spartans’ 3-1 win over Meriden rival Platt.
- Will Visgilio, Old Lyme: Struck out four and walked four in a no-hit, 5-0 win over Portland.
TEAMWORK
- Hamden clinched at least a share of the SCC Quinnipiac Division for the first time with its win over West Haven. The Green Dragons played Xavier Monday with a chance to win the division outright.
- Cheshire scored three times in the top of the sixth to stun No. 1 Amity 4-3. Ben DeLaubell’s bases loaded walk forced in the game-winning run. It was the Rams’ first road win vs. Amity in 16 years.
- Thomaston pounded out 15 hits — all singles — in the Golden Bears’ 11-1 win over Shepaug.
- Bristol Eastern scored three runs in the top of the seventh in a comeback 3-2 win over rival Bristol Central.
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL
- Waterford at Montville, Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.: The top two teams in the ECC clash again. The Indians won the first meeting 10-1.
- Shelton at Hamden, Wednesday, 4 p.m.: The Gaels are on a hot streak and Hamden is…well…you know about the Green Dragons by now.
- New Milford at Newtown, Monday, 6:30 p.m.: The SWC playoff race is tight and the Green Wave have three critical ones coming up — all on the road — culminating with this one against the contending Nighthawks.
- Masuk vs. Weston at Harbor Yard, Wednesday, 7 p.m. — Another key SWC showdown as the league’s playoff race comes down to the wire.
- Staples at Fairfield Warde, Friday, 4 p.m. — As of Monday, preseason favorite Staples was on the outside looking in on the FCIAC playoffs. With Warde hanging onto one of the last few spots, this is a big one for both clubs.
- St. Joseph at Darien, Tuesday, 4 p.m. — Like many teams due to last week’s rainouts, St. Joseph is playing every day this week. Their schedule is no picnic. This matchup with the front-running Blue Wave will define the rest of their week against fellow playoff contenders Ridgefield, Warde and Norwalk.
- Watertown at Northwest Catholic, Thursday, 3:45 p.m.: This game began on April 18 and was suspended in the 12th inning tied 5-5. Hopefully it finishes this week.
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