SAL Brooklyn Cyclones

Hudson Valley Sneaks 4-3 Win by 'Clones

Published on May 18, 2021 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


BROOKLYN, NY - The Hudson Valley Renegades got the last laugh in a back-and-forth contest to beat the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, 4-3 Tuesday night at Maimonides Park in the series opener.

BIG MOMENTS

Pablo Olivares popped a two-out RBI double in the top of the ninth inning against Andrew Edwards to break the tie and give the Renegades a 4-3 advantage.

Joe Genord's two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh gave Brooklyn a 3-2 lead, erasing a 2-1 deficit at the time*. *

Brooklyn starter Jose Butto turned in a solid outing but a no-decision, allowing a two-run home run to Kyle McDonald in the top of the sixth. It was the righty's only mistake, allowing just one other hit and a walk with three strikeouts outside of the homer.

KEY CYCLONES PERFORMERS

Joe Genord: 1-3, home run, two RBIs, run

Brett Baty: 2-4, run

Jose Butto: 5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

NEWS AND NOTES

The Brooklyn Cyclones played their first-ever home game as a High-A affiliate and their first game under the new name Maimonides Park.

Ronny Mauricio extended his hitting streak to 10 games and Brett Baty reached twice to push his on-base streak to 10 to begin the season.

With the two-run home run allowed by Jose Butto, Cyclones starters have allowed a league-leading 12 long balls in High-A baseball.

WHAT'S NEXT

Cyclones vs. Hudson Valley, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Probables: RHP Oscar Rojas (0-2 15.00 ERA) vs. RHP Jhony Brito (0-0, 3.12 ERA)

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