NT BASEBALL HOLDS ON AT ANSONIA

National Trail Varsity Blazers Defeats Ansonia In Pitcher's Duel

May 4, 2026 vs. Ansonia

Both teams were strong on the mound on Monday, but National Trail Varsity Blazers defeated Ansonia 3-2. Hamm started the game for National Trail Varsity Blazers and pitched a complete game.

National Trail Varsity Blazers didn't take the lead until later in the game. The game was tied at two in the top of the fifth when Laird singled, scoring one run.

A single by Clark put National Trail Varsity Blazers on the board in the top of the second.
National Trail Varsity Blazers committed an error, which helped Ansonia tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.

A single by Leal gave National Trail Varsity Blazers the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third.

Schmitmeyer grounded into a fielder's choice, which helped Ansonia tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

Hamm earned the win for National Trail Varsity Blazers. The left-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking four. Ingle took the loss for Ansonia. The hurler went seven innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on eight hits, striking out four and walking three.

Leal, Clark, and Laird each collected two hits for National Trail Varsity Blazers. Leal, Clark, and Laird each drove in one run for National Trail Varsity Blazers. Clark stole two bases. National Trail Varsity Blazers stole four bases in the game. National Trail Varsity Blazers turned one double play in the game.

National Trail Varsity Blazers play at home on Wednesday against Milton-Union in their next game celebrating Senior Night.

The Blazers move to 12-6 overall and are now (6-4) in the WOAC