Baseball
Naugatuck rallies to claim first win
WATERBURY — The Naugatuck baseball team shook off a slow start to the season, rallying from a 2-0 deficit Monday at Fulton Park to earn its first win, 8-3, over Sacred Heart. The Greyhounds began the season with a 7-1 loss to Wolcott and a 3-2 setback to Holy Cross. But John Dean helped... »
Comeback falls short for Hawks
BEACON FALLS — Scoring three runs in three games is a tough way to start the season. It’s the way the Woodland baseball has begun this spring, and the Hawks are 0-3 after a 2-1 loss to Seymour on Monday. Woodland suffered a 4-0 loss to St. Paul in the season opener and a... »
Dean returns to the mound for Rock Cats
NEW BRITAIN — When Naugatuck native Pat Dean pitched a September game with the New Britain Rock Cats two seasons ago, he had hoped it wouldn’t be the last time he’d be with the Minnesota Twins’ Double-A affiliate. He’s back. “I’m excited,” Dean said of beginning this season at the highest level in his... »
Hawks looking ahead to new season
BEACON FALLS — Last year is a distant memory for the Woodland baseball team. The Hawks are focused on leaving behind a 7-13 season in which they missed the state tournament for the first time since the program’s infancy. With plenty of returning parts, third-year head coach Mike Kingsley thinks last year’s experience will... »
Fresh faces fill the field for Naugy
NAUGATUCK — As opening day approaches for the Naugatuck baseball team, the next week could be extremely valuable. The Greyhounds, who had 11 seniors on their roster last year, were scheduled to play five exhibition games from March 26-30. Those games should produce a lot of information for Naugy head coach Tom Deller. As with... »
Legion announces new coaches, registration
The Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Baseball team announced the addition of former Woodland head coach Joe Steele and Tim Flanagan to its coaching staff. Along with the coaching additions, Ryan Matthews is returning for his second season with the team, the team announced. The team is holding registration for new and returning players... »
Babe Ruth holding final signups
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Babe Ruth is holding a final signup Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Naugatuck YMCA on Church Street. Players born between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 2000 are eligible for the league. All returning players must sign up at this time. For more information, call Ray Rossi 203-729-4865. »
Morse: Red Sox in for a long summer
I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Boston Red Sox fans may be in for a long, hot summer. Only eight teams in the history of Major League Baseball have ever pulled off the last-to-first turnaround and the Red Sox will not be the ninth. The Arizona Diamondbacks have the... »
Morse: Mets can surprise the National League
The opening of the Major League Baseball season is fast approaching and this is the first of a series of columns detailing what is in store for our three local teams. Mets fans may be in for a glorious ride to the playoffs this summer. I know it’s been a while since New York... »
Peter J. Foley Little League holding registration
NAUGATUCK — Peter J. Foley Little League has scheduled six registration sessions. The sessions are scheduled for Feb. 13, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. as well as Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will be held at the Peter J. Foley... »






