Norwalk, CT — By GameChanger Media Kyle Duncan collected three hits in four at bats, as Newtown Freshman Nighthawks defeated Norwalk 11-3 on Thursday. Kyle Duncan singled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks were the first to get on the board in the first when Chase Connell tripled, scoring one run. Chris Caccamo grounded into a fielder's choice, which helped Norwalk tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks took the lead in the top of the second. Kyle Duncan singled, scoring two runs, to give Newtown Freshman Nighthawks the lead, 3-1. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI ground outs by Eddie Deraney and Chase Connell. Kyle Duncan led things off on the mound for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. The pitcher allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking three. Sal Mattera led things off on the hill for Norwalk. The starting pitcher allowed 10 hits and nine runs (seven earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking one. Henry Laughlin tossed one inning of zero-run ball for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks in relief. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking none. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks collected 16 hits in the game. Michael Murphy, Jacob Kelly, and Henry Laughlin each collected multiple hits for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. JP Santacroce, Jacob Kelly, Kyle Duncan, and Henry Laughlin each stole multiple bases for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 10 stolen bases for the game. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks turned two double plays in the game. Sal Mattera went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Norwalk worked the count all day, piling up seven walks. Norwalk turned two double plays in the game. Next up for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks is a game against Joel Barlow on Monday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.