Sandy Hook, CT — By GameChanger Media Newtown Freshman Nighthawks were triumphant over New Fairfield 4-2 on Thursday. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks were the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks added two runs in the second. Max Carta singled to center field, making the score 3-0. Michael Murphy stepped on the bump first for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. The righty allowed five hits and two runs over five innings, striking out three and walking four. Ivan De Melo opened the game for New Fairfield. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and four runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking five. Max Carta tossed one and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking two. Max Carta, Chase Connell, Michael Murphy, Jacob Kelly, Marcus Burdo, and Eddie Deraney each collected one hit for Newtown Freshman Nighthawks. Max Carta led Newtown Freshman Nighthawks with two runs batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks turned one double play in the game. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks didn't commit a single error in the field. Eddie Deraney had the most chances in the field with five. Jack James led New Fairfield with two hits in three at bats. Gavin Creighton paced New Fairfield with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Jack James, Connor Furphy, and Gavin Creighton each stole multiple bases for New Fairfield. New Fairfield stole nine bases in the game. New Fairfield turned one double play in the game. Newtown Freshman Nighthawks will travel to Nonnewaug for their next game on Friday. 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.