NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Cyclones downed by big ninth

Published on July 29, 2005 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


Brooklyn, NY -- The Cyclones lived up to their name on Thursday night, playing a roller coaster of a game that ended with an 11-6 Brooklyn loss in extra innings. The Hudson Valley Renegades batted around in the top of the eleventh, scoring five runs on five hits, but they were also aided by two critical Brooklyn errors that allowed for the inning to carry on.

After trading zeros over the first three innings, the Renegades broke through in the fourth scoring twice to take the early 2-0 advantage. In the bottom of the inning the Cyclones cut the deficit in half with one swing of the bat. Jonel Pacheco smashed his first home run of the season over the left field wall to make the score 2-1. The Renegades pushed their lead to 3-1 in the top of the fifth, but in the bottom of the frame the Cyclones bounced right back. Yury Santana and Joe Holden started the rally with back-to-back singles that put runners on the corners with one out. With Ivan Naccarata batting, a passed ball allowed Santana to score from third and cut the deficit to 3-2. Two pitches later Naccarata would plate Holden with a two-run blast to right field that gave the Cyclones their first lead of the game at 4-3.

In the top of the seventh, the Renegades pulled even after a two-out single plated a run and knotted the score at 4-4, and in the eighth they took the lead for good on a two run blast off the bat of Neil Walton. In the bottom of the ninth, the Cyclones would rally. Jonel Pacheco was hit by a pitch to start the inning, and came all the way around to score on a Drew Butera triple to cut the score to 6-5. Brooklyn wasn't done there though, because Yury Santana perfectly executed a squeeze play to drive home pinch-runner Kyle Brown with the tying run and send the game into extra-frames. In the eleventh, the Renegades took the lead for good, taking advantage of two Cyclones errors and scoring five times to make the final score 11-6.

Jeff Landing made the start for the Cyclones and received a no-decision despite another solid outing. Over five innings, Landing allowed three runs on six hits while striking out 10 and walking two. Kyle Risinger (1-2) suffered the loss for Brooklyn, after allowing six runs, only one of which was earned, on seven hits over four innings of relief.

The Cyclones return to action tomorrow night at 7:00pm for the middle game of a three game series with the Renegades. Following the game, fans are invited to stay in their seats for the Coney Island Fireworks Show. Great seats are still available and can be purchased over the phone by calling (718)507-TIXX, logging on to www.brooklyncyclones.com , or in person at the KeySpan Park Box Office beginning at 10:00 am.

FRI 7/29 vs. HV at 7pm -- Fireworks Night -- Game sponsored by Budweiser

SAT 7/30 vs. HV at 6pm -- 5th Year Card Series (3 of 5) to first 2,500 fans, presented by The Cyclones -- Casey Stengel Birthday Bash -- Game sponsored by Davidson Pipe Supply

THU 8/4 vs. VER at 7pm -- Jewish Heritage Night

FRI 8/5 vs. VER at 7pm -- Fireworks Night -- Game sponsored by The NY Lottery

SAT 8/6 vs. VER at 6pm -- Life of Jackie Robinson DVD to first 2,500 fans, presented by Health Plus -- African American Night

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