
Renegades Game Notes
July 23, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Hudson Valley Renegades News Release
Hudson Valley Renegades (44-44, 11-12) at Wilmington Blue Rocks (42-47, 11-12)
RHP Baron Stuart (5-3, 4.05 ERA) vs. RHP Riley Cornelio (6-8, 5.76 ERA)
| Game 89 | Road Game 48 | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Frawley Stadium | Wilmington, Del. | First Pitch 6:05 p.m. |
Radio: WBPM 96.5 FM - Beacon, WGHQ 92.5 FM/920 AM Kingston, W232DQ 94.3 FM Peekskill, WBNR 1260 AM - Beacon, WLNA 1420 AM - Peekskill
Internet Radio: www.hvrenegades.com/broadcast
TV: MiLB.tv & Bally Live App
NEW BEGINNINGS: The Renegades returned from the All-Star Break on Friday, after four days off following the conclusion of the team's series with Jersey Shore on Sunday. With 43 games left to go in 2024, Hudson Valley currently sits at 44-44 on the year, and 11-12 in the second half. July has been a rough month so far, with Hudson Valley entering play Tuesday with a 6-9 record since July 1st.
GADES THROW NO HITTER: History was made on Friday night, as the Renegades completed the third no-hitter in franchise history. It was the first time since July 10, 2021 that the Renegades had thrown a no-no, and the first nine-inning no-hitter since August 10, 2000. With the score remaining tied into the bottom of the ninth, a Roc Riggio walk-off home run sealed the no-hitter and a 1-0 win. Kyle Carr, Trent Sellers, and Hueston Morrill combined to complete the feat. In NL and AL history, a walk-off no-hitter has only taken place four times, last in 2013.
Renegades All-Time No-Hitters
8/10/2000vs Pittsfield MetsDoug Waechter
7/10/2021 (G2)vs Brooklyn CyclonesSean Boyle, Nick Ernst
& Derek Craft
7/20/2024vs Rome EmperorsKyle Carr, Trent Sellers & Hueston Morrill
IT'S WILMINGTON, AGAIN! The Renegades and Blue Rocks are playing their fourth series of the season. Entering play Tuesday, the Renegades have an 11-6 record against Wilmington this season. In late June at home, the Renegades took four of five from the Blue Rocks, with the final game being postponed due to rain. Hudson Valley traveled to Delaware for the first week of May, where they split four games with Wilmington. Two games were postponed due to rain at Frawley Stadium. Those games were made up an eight-game tilt in Wilmington in early June. The Renegades took five of eight games in that series. Jared Serna had a three-homer game on May 2nd in Wilmington, just the third three-homer game in Renegades history. Hudson Valley also put together a nine-run, 10-hit inning in the series opener on May 30th. Hudson Valley faces off against the Blue Rocks 30 times this season, the most of any teams in 2024.
THE PROMISED LAND: The Renegades continue a stretch this week where they will play 12 of 15 games, and 18 of 27, away from Heritage Financial Park. After hosting Rome for three games last week, Hudson Valley returns to Wilmington for a six-game series this week.
ROAD STRUGGLES: With a 5-3 loss on Sunday, the Renegades have now lost seven of their last eight road games. On Saturday, Jersey Shore recorded 15 hits, the most Hudson Valley has allowed in a game this season. The Renegades did snap a five-game road losing streak on Friday. This season, Hudson Valley is just 18-28 overall away from Heritage Financial Park this season. The 28 road losses are the fourth-most in the South Atlantic League this season. Last year, the Renegades were 41-25 on the road. Falling in a 3-2 walk-off on Tuesday at Jersey Shore, the Renegades suffered just their second loss this season when leading after eight innings. The only other time the Renegades lost in 2024 when heading into the ninth inning came on April 24 against Bowling Green at Heritage Financial Park, ironically also a 3-2 loss on a Colton Ledbetter home run off Hueston Morrill in the top of the ninth.
THE RUNNIN' RENEGADES ARE BACK: After stealing only 13 bases in 27 games in June, the Renegades have been on a stolen base frenzy to begin July, going 23-for-25 on stolen base attempts as a team in 15 July games thus far. The Renegades set a season-high with four stolen bases on Saturday.
BUMP IN THE ROAD: Baron Stuart struggled mightily last Saturday, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits. Stuart had allow seven runs combined in hos previous four starts. The right-hander was tremendous in two starts against Brooklyn last week. Stuart allowed just one run combined in 12.2 innings while inducing 16 groundball outs. On Saturday, Stuart earned his fourth quality start with Hudson Valley, and fifth overall, tossing six innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts. Stuart has allowed three earned runs or less in nine of his last 10 starts, and has gone 5+ innings in seven of his last nine starts.
HE WENT TO JARED: Jared Serna continues to be one of the best hitters in the South Atlantic League. The Renegades infielder was 1-for-4 with two RBIs on Saturday, earning his 20th multi-hit game of the season, most among active Renegades players. Serna ranks in the top 10 in six hitting categories in the South Atlantic League. His 55 RBIs are the third-most in the SAL, and his 23 doubles rank third. He is also tied for fifth with 81 hits.
HEATING UP: Renegades infielder Roc Riggio has been tremendous over the last month. On Friday, Riggio launched a walk-off home run to a seal a no-hitter and a 1-0 win, his second home run in as many games. The Oklahoma State product has a hit in 27 of his last 31 games. On Saturday, Riggio earned his 10th multi-hit game of the season, going 2-for-5 with a triple and run scored.
NY SLUGGERS: The Renegades currently have the fourth-highest team OPS in the South Atlantic League (.719). With 168 doubles in 2024, Hudson Valley has the most doubles in High-A this season. Four Renegades have 16 or more doubles, and 11 players have nine or more two-baggers.
THE 'PEN IS MIGHTIER: The Renegades bullpen collectively sports a 3.25 ERA (132 ER/365.1 IP) this season, the best mark in High-A and the seventh-best in the minor leagues. In his last five appearances, Trent Sellers has allowed no earned runs in 16.2 frames. That includes 6.0 innings without a run or a hit in his last two appearances, including three innings in the Hudson Valley no-hitter on Friday. Over the unit's last 65.0 innings, the bullpen has allowed just 18 earned runs, good for a 2.49 ERA.
STELLAR STARTERS: Starting pitching continues to be excellent for the Renegades. Thirty-six of the last 42 starters have allowed three earned runs or less in their outings. On Friday, Kyle Carr tossed five no-hit innings, retiring the last 11 batters he faced. Blane Abeyta has allowed just two earned runs in his last three starts, while going at least five innings in each of those appearances. He holds a 1.64 ERA with the Renegades this season.
LIMITING HITS: Hudson Valley pitchers have allowed only 585 hits through 88 games. The Renegades have allowed the second-fewest hits in MiLB, trailing only the Carolina Mudcats (A, MIL). Incredibly, the Amarillo Sod Poodles (AZ, AA) have allowed a staggering 818 hits through 90 games, most among all non-AAA teams. In its last 31.2 innings, the staff has allowed just ten total hits.
MIDWEST REINFORCEMENTS: Jace Avina debuted with the Renegades on April 17 after being traded to New York for Jake Bauers in November from Milwaukee. The 20-year-old has been crucial all season for the Renegades. Avina is hitting .263 with 22 doubles, 41 RBIs, 38 runs scored and a .774 OPS in 73 games. His 22 doubles are the fourth-most in the South Atlantic League. Avina also currently holds a 39-game errorless streak.
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: The Hudson Valley Renegades and the Bhutan Baseball & Softball Association have partnered to present Bhutan Night on August 20 at Heritage Financial Park. The team is currently fundraising to bring over several Bhutanese baseball players for baseball and cultural enrichment tour of the Hudson Valley and New York. More details on the night can be found at www.hvrenegades.com/bhutan.
DEFENSIVE ISSUES: The Renegades have the third-most errors in High-A with 108 errors in 88 games. Their .965 fielding percentage is tied for second-worst in High-A and tenth-worst in the minors. In nine of their last 18 games, the Renegades have played error-free. After no errors in the win on Friday, Hudson Valley is now 21-8 in games this season where they do not commit an error.
POWER SURGE: Garrett Martin has been hot at the plate recently. In his last 22 games, Martin has 11 extra-base hits, including five home runs, five doubles, and a triple. Martin has a .551 slugging percentage and a .905 OPS during that stretch.
LEFTY SLUGGING: Omar Martinez has been getting on-base in a variety of ways. In his last 15 games, the Renegades catcher has a .400 on-base percentage and a .921 OPS. During that span, he has three home runs and nine RBIs, to go along with ten walks. His .378 on-base percentage this season ranks sixth, and his 51 walks in 2024 are the fourth-most in the South Atlantic League. On Sunday, Martinez became the second Renegade this season to reach double-digit home runs, joining Jared Serna with 10+ long balls in 2024.
DOMINICAN BOOST: Since being called up in mid-June, Brenny Escanio has been excellent. He is hitting .280 (14-for-50) with eight RBIs and six doubles. Escanio also holds a 1.000 fielding percentage this season.
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- Morabito's Go-Ahead Base Knock Powers Brooklyn to 3-1 Win over Rome in Series Opener - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Anthony, Claws Walk It Off, Win 3-2 in 10 on Tuesday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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