BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS
TOP PERFORMERS
Roy Lenhard, Shelton: The lefty won his fifth game of the season, striking out 9 and allowing just 3 hits in a win over Lyman Hall, lowering his ERA to 0.74 for the season.
Justin Keller, Ridgefield: In the Tigers’ 17-11 win over Greenwich, Keller was 3-for-5, with a triple, 3 runs and 2 RBIs.
Auggie Albert, Old Saybrook: The sophomore had himself a week. He was 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and 3 RBIs against Hale Ray then went 3-for-3 with 2 homers, 3 runs scored, 3 RBIs and a stolen base in a 15-7 victory over Portland.
Nathan Jones, Greenwich: Jones threw seven no-hit innings for the Cardinals, striking out eight with no walks as part of a 1-0 win over Darien in 10 innings.
Ryan Daniels, St. Paul: The UConn-bound senior had a home run, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored as the Falcons went to the CCC to beat Hall 10-1.
Brendan Palmer, Ansonia: Palmer tossed a complete game with 15 strikeouts, not allowing an earned run as Ansonia won a pitcher’s duel over Seymour 2-1.
Jack Sheffield, New Canaan: Sheffield hit a grand slam as the Rams rolled over McMahon 12-1.
Jim Asecta, Fairfield Prep: Asceta had 3 hits and a 2-run home run in the Jesuits win over East Haven.
Casey Katz, Brookfield: Katz had a big week, going 5-for-12 with a 1.646 OPS, 4 Triples, 4 RBIs and 5 runs. On the mound, he picked up a save, not allowing any hits.
Nick Hunkele, NDWH: The junior threw a complete game against Fairfield Prep surrendering one earned run and scattering 5 hits while striking out 6. For the week at the plate, he went 4-for-11 with a double and 5 runs scored.
Kyla Brogan, Wethersfield: Brogan pitched a complete game, getting the win over Tolland 6-1, while also going 4for-4 at the plate with 2 RBIs.
Cam McGugan, Fitch: McGugan went 4-for-5 with 3 runs and two RBIs for Fitch in a 14-4 non-conference win at Hand.
Jake Vairo, Darien: Vairo was 3-for-4, with a triple, 2 RBIs and a run scored as the Blue Wave defeated St. Joseph 7-4.
GAMES TO WATCH
Holy Cross at No. 4 St. Paul, Tuesday, 4 p.m.: St. Paul’s toughest games in the NVL come this week with back-to-back contests against Woodland and Holy Cross as the Falcons try to remain unbeaten.
Staples at No. 3 Ridgefield, Tuesday, 4 p.m.: This game started a few weeks ago, but rain halted it in the fourth inning
and forced the teams to come back and start over.
Ludlowe at Westhill, Tuesday, 4 p.m.: Ludlowe is sixth in the FCIAC standings but only two games up on the teams tied for 12th place. It is that kind of year in the FCIAC. A win for the Vikings moves them closer to a home game in the FCIAC quarterfinals.
Brookfield at Immaculate, Wednesday, 4:15 p.m.: Immaculate has suddenly gotten hot, winning five straight entering the week and thrusting itself into the middle of the SWC playoff hunt.
Southington at Conard, Wednesday, 5 p.m.: Two of the hottest teams in the CCC meet with Southington on a sevengame winning streak and Conard having won five in a row.
No. 6 Xavier at Shelton, Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Shelton has flown under the radar thus far in the SCC but can make its mark with a win over Xavier in the second meeting between the two this season. Xavier won the first contest 9-8.
No. Fitch at Waterford, Thursday, 4 p.m.: Offense should be on display in this one with both teams having won their last three games with double-digit run totals.
No. 5 Windsor at No. 7 Newington, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.: The top two teams in the CCC meet twice this week, going home-and-home to see who will sit atop the standings.
Bethel at Nonnewaug, Saturday, 11 a.m.: Nonnewaug is one of four undefeated teams in the state and travels out of the Berkshire League to take on Bethel from the SWC.