Max Krakowiak delivers the first pitch of the 2007 season. Len Samela for staplesbaseball.com The Staples varsity baseball team finally got its 2007 season started today after two weather-related postponements but dropped the opener to New Canaan 8-5.
The Wreckers jumped out to an early lead but struggled in the middle innings and couldn’t close the gap late in the game. Max Krakowiak was the losing pitcher.
Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Wrecker home field.
The Wreckers next go up against Bridgeport’s Harding High School at home at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Records: Staples – 0-1 (FCIAC 0-1) | New Canaan–1-1 (FCIAC -)
Batteries: Staples – Max Krakowiak (L 0-1), Mike Schulman 5th & Mike Samela | New Canaan – Don Fleming (W 1-0), Harkins 6th & Curtis Casali
Highlights & Summary: Staples: Mike Schulman – three scoreless innings in relief | New Canaan: Curtis Casali – three hits including solo HR
