Offensive Outburst Paces Hudson Valley in Win
July 12, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Hudson Valley Renegades News Release
Wappingers Falls, NY (7/12/15)- The Hudson Valley Renegades defeated the Batavia Muckdogs by a score of 14-6 on Sunday evening at Dutchess Stadium. With the win, Hudson Valley improves to 12-10 on the season while Batavia drops to 6-15.
Hudson Valley scored their first run in the bottom of the first on a RBI single by third baseman Matt Dacey to take a 1-0 lead. The Renegades struck for six runs in the bottom of the third inning on six hits to take a 7-0 lead. The offensive outburst was keyed by a three-run double by Dacey and RBI singles from first baseman Alex Schmidt and catcher Danny De Le Calle.
The 7-0 score line remained until the top of the sixth inning as Batavia scored six runs off seven hits to cut the Renegades lead to 7-6. The inning included a two-run double by Batavia's catcher Brad Haynal and a two-run home run from first baseman Eric Fisher.
Hudson Valley responded with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on a two-run double by Dacey to bring the score to 9-6. Dacey finished the night going four-for-five with five RBI. The 'Gades picked up five more runs in the eighth inning, including a two-run triple by Schmidt who finished the night driving in three runs.
The win went to Hudson Valley's starter Angel Yepez (2-0) as he went five and a third innings and struck out a season high seven batters while allowing four runs. Reese Karalus earned his first save of the season as he pitched the final three innings and did not allow a run. Brett Lilek (0-1) took the loss for Batavia, allowing six runs in two and a third innings of work
Notes: There were plenty of new season highs set for Hudson Valley on Sunday. Yepez's seven strikeouts is the most by any Renegades pitcher in a single appearance and combining today's outing along with his prior start back on July 6th, he threw 11 consecutive shutout innings. Also, the 14 runs scored and 15 hits by Hudson Valley are both new single-game highs.
The Renegades finish their three-game series at home against the Batavia Muckdogs on Monday, July 13th with a special 11:05am start time. Monday is "Splash Zone Day" at Dutchess Stadium along with AAA Discount Day, where fans receive $2 off their ticket order with their AAA Membership Card. Call 845-838-0094, or visit www.hvrenegades.com to purchase your tickets now.
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