Southbury, CT — By GameChanger Media Newtown Freshman Nighthawks scored seven runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Pomperaug 12-5 on Wednesday. Jacob Kelly singled, scoring one run, Chase Connell doubled, scoring one run, Max Carta singled, scoring one run, Michael Murphy singled, scoring one run, Blaise Mindenhall singled, scoring one run, Kyle Duncan grounded out, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks got on the board in the top of the first inning after Chase Connell doubled, scoring two runs, Max Carta doubled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Kyle Duncan stepped on the mound first for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. The righty surrendered one hit and two runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. Connor opened the game for Pomperaug. The starting pitcher surrendered 11 hits and 11 runs (nine earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Henry Laughlin appeared in relief for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks amassed 15 hits in the game. Chase Connell provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Newtown Freshman Nighthawks with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Max Carta went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Newtown Freshman Nighthawks in hits. Jacob Kelly, Kyle Duncan, and Blaise Mindenhall each collected multiple hits for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. JP Santacroce and Chase Connell led the team with two bases on balls each. JP Santacroce and Jacob Kelly each stole multiple bases for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks ran wild on the base paths, tallying seven stolen bases for the game. Kyle led Pomperaug with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. Cayden, Jake, Brady, and Colin each stole multiple bases for Pomperaug. Pomperaug stole 12 bases in the game. Pomperaug turned one double play in the game. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks will travel to Ridgefield for their next game on Saturday. 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.