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Jack Steed Slings No-Hitter at Dunkin’ Park

In a heroic effort by Vernon Orioles left-handed pitcher Jack Steed, the Twilight League witnessed its first no-hitter at Dunkin’ Park on July 21, 2025. Steed commanded the zone with mostly fastballs topping out at 81 mph, while mixing in accurate curveballs at 70 mph. He served up thirteen strikeouts and just two walks in Hartford on Monday night. The backend of the first doubleheader ended in a 7-0, Bristol Greeners defeat after seven full innings.

Steed, a homegrown player from Vernon and a graduate of Nichols College, was somewhat shocked following the game. He expressed his gratitude for his teammates, and he noted that it was his first no-hitter he’s ever pitched. The game was Steed’s fifth deciding win out of seven appearances for the O’s this season, making him second in the league in wins. Here’s a clip of the southpaw’s last pitch and a short interview:

According to Vernon’s Manager Jack Ceppetelli, “Steed had outstanding command and good movement on his fastball. He was dominant from start to finish, despite throwing a lot of pitches.”

The O’s are currently tied with M&T Bank for second place (both having 11-7 win-loss records) in the standings, a mere half game behind the Middletown Mets and the standings appear to being getting tighter and tighter as the summer wears on. More spectacular pitching performances from Steed, along with plus arms like Jason Ray and Matt Curtis, may give Vernon the edge they need to capture the season title. There’s much more baseball down the stretch!

The 2025 GHTBL Regular Season will be completed August 3rd if no additional rainouts take place.

Playoffs are projected to begin August 7th at McKenna Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, weather permitting.

Stadium Series for Miracle League of Connecticut

Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League is throwing our support behind The Miracle League of Connecticut, because every child deserves a chance to play.

Founded in 2012 and based in West Hartford, The Miracle League of Connecticut established the first baseball field in New England made for young athletes with special needs. A Miracle League field is handicapped friendly, without raised surfaces on the diamond. Opportunities to play have multiplied and The Miracle League of Connecticut now serves hundreds of athletes and their families. In addition to spring and fall baseball, this awesome organization provides programming like bike riding, swimming, bowling, dance and Brick Club (Lego).

Join us in supporting The Miracle League of Connecticut (https://www.miracleleaguect.org/) by donating or purchasing tickets to four GHTBL games at Dunkin’ Park

Monday, July 21, 2025
M&T Bank vs. South Windsor Phillies, 6 PM
Vernon Orioles vs. Bristol Greeners, 8 PM

Monday, July 23, 2025
East Hartford Jets vs. Middletown Mets, 6 PM
Record-Journal Expos vs. Rainbow Graphics, 8 PM

Location: Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main Street Hartford, CT
Parking: LAZ, Hartford Parking Authority or street parking
Main gate: Opens at 5:30 PM each night
Admission:$10 per adult, free for kids 15 and under (each ticket grants access to all 4 games)**
Concessions: Available on the concourse behind home plate 
Sponsorships: $100 (Business announced at stadium and on social media)

**AFTER PURCHASING, YOUR TICKET(S) WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL. YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION IS YOUR TICKET. NOT ATTENDING? DONATIONS WELCOME.**

Thank you to the Hartford Yard Goats for hosting these benefit games year in and year out. For the last eight summers volunteers and donors have helped GHTBL raise the following for various non-profits: 

2017 – $5,641 to Hartford’s Camp Courant
2018 – $4,500 to CT Children’s Medical Center
2019 – $7,000 to MS4MS
2020 – $2,000 to Colt Park Foundation
2021 – $5,624 to Connecticut Cancer Foundation & Brian Peer Memorial Scholarship
2022 – $5,035 to Sandy Hook Promise
2023 – $4,000 to Hartford Police Athletic League
2024 – $4,950 to Various food banks in CT

Thank you in advance for helping us fundraise for another righteous cause.

See you at Dunkin’ Park!

GREATER HARTFORD TWILIGHT LEAGUE 
CONNECTICUT’S PREMIER SUMMER BASEBALL LEAGUE SINCE 1929 
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League preserves and promotes amateur baseball while supporting our community through charitable giving. 

GHTBL Raises $4,500 for CT Children’s Medical Center

The Hartford Yard Goats and Dunkin’ Donuts Park hosted the Twi-loop’s Charity Series.

The Greater Hartford Twilight Baseball League achieved the 2nd Annual Charity Series at Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22. 

8 teams made up of current and former college ballplayers as well as several ex-professionals competed under the lights. 

Adult fans paid $10 at the Main Gate and helped us raise $4,500 to be donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford.

(Pictured above – L to R: Wes Ulbrich, GHTBL Secretary and Bill Holowaty, GHTBL President present a check to Nicholas Giampetruzzi of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.)

Thank you to all of the friends, family, and fans who came out to the ballpark and we hope to see you again throughout the 2018 season and for next year’s Charity Series.

All the best,

Bill Holowaty
GHTBL President