Blue Wave Baseball Falls to NC

by Amanda Percarpio

On Wednesday, May 14^th, the Darien Boys Varsity Baseball team played a home game against close rival New Canaan. Prior to this game Darien had a 12-3 record, tied for second in the FCIAC. Based on their standings, New Canaan seemed like the underdog, but as the game began it proved to be anyone’s battle.

The game started off slow, with neither team getting any runs in the first two innings. With two outs in the third inning, Darien junior Peter Archey ripped the ball into the right-center gap for a double.  Senior Bobby Fitzpatrick then hit a single into right field which resulted in Archey scoring.

With Darien leading 1-0 going into the top of the fourth, New Canaan stepped up to the plate and ended up loading the bases with their top hitter, senior Matthew Toth, up to bat. Toth then was able to deliver, hitting a grand slam which gave New Canaan the lead at 4-1.

Darien battled back with junior Mikey Maccarone scoring 1 run and senior pitcher Luke Mangan holding the Rams to only two runs. Darien loaded the bases in the 6th inning, yet it was not enough to overcome the deficit. New Canaan ended up with a win of 6-2.

“Despite the loss, we’re still in a good spot in the FCIAC and we hope to close out the season on a high note,” said Maccarone. Best of luck goes out to the baseball team against Ridgefield in their away game on May 15.

Junior Peter Archey recorded the first hit for the Blue Wave.