(Staten Island, New York) – The Staten Island FerryHawks are entering an important summer stretch with a chance to build momentum under manager Wally Backman.
For the FerryHawks, this part of the season is about stacking clean innings, tightening defense and giving the home crowd at SIUH Community Park a reason to keep coming back. Independent baseball can swing quickly, and a good week can change the feel around a clubhouse.
Backman’s presence gives Staten Island a recognizable baseball voice with major-league experience and a hard-edged reputation. That matters for a club trying to sharpen its identity and stay visible in a crowded New York sports market.
The FerryHawks also remain a local story beyond the standings. Every home series is a chance to keep Staten Island baseball in the conversation and grow the team’s connection with fans across the borough.