Renegades Complete Sweep of Spikes, Win 3-2
August 4, 2014 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Hudson Valley Renegades News Release
State College, PA (8/4/14)- The Hudson Valley Renegades defeated the State College Spikes 3-2 on Monday night, sweeping a three-game series and improving to 36-15 overall. With the victory, the Renegades maintain the best record in the New York-Penn League and have now won four straight games. Their 17 road wins are tied for most in the league, as they've now concluded their series with the top team in the Pinckney Division. Heading into the series, State College had the best winning percentage of any Hudson Valley opponent since June. The Renegades finished their road trip 4-2, and now return home for six straight games after an off day on Tuesday.
Hudson Valley got the offense going with a run in the first, fourth and fifth inning in their third meeting with the Spikes. They scored their runs on eight hits and for the third night in a row, did not commit an error in the field. State College scored one in the fourth and another in the seventh, but could not plate another runner in their fourth straight loss.
Oscar Armenta followed up back to back great starts from Enderson Franco and Nolan Gannon, throwing 6.1 innings with two runs and four strikeouts. The lefty is now 4-1 in 2014, with 31 strikeouts and a 3.65 ERA. Mike Franco went the final 2.2 innings and closed the door on State College with four strikeouts and no runs. The two combined for the full nine innings with eight strikeouts and just two walks. Armenta got the win and Franco earned the save in the outing.
Offensively, Casey Gillaspie hit his sixth homer of the season in the top of the fourth inning. He drove in two of his teams three runs and brings his RBI total up to 33 this season. Six of his teammates had a hit in the contest and Bralin Jackson had the only multi-hit performance going 2-4. Jackson, Gillaspie and Coty Blanchard all scored runs in the contest.
Notes: The Renegades now lead the New York-Penn League in team pitching and are second in overall team batting. Hunter Lockwood and Casey Gillaspie are first and second respectively in total runs batted in, as Hunter is second in home runs and Casey's tied for fourth. Hudson Valley swept their fourth series this year, and still hold a one game lead for best overall record. They return home on Wednesday where they are currently 19-3, by far the best home record in the NYPL.
Hudson Valley returns home on Wednesday, August 6th to host the Williamsport Crosscutters at Dutchess Stadium. First pitch is 7:05 PM. Join is for "Couples vs Singles Night," a night dedicated to singles and couples to see if two heads are better than one. First 1,000 fans 13 & older will receive a Renegades replica jersey courtesy of T.O. Miller. Great seats are still available! For tickets and more information, visit HVrenegades.com or call (845) 838-0094.
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