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July 24, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Hudson Valley Renegades News Release


Hudson Valley Renegades (44-45, 11-13) at Wilmington Blue Rocks (43-47, 12-12)

RHP Trent Sellers (6-2, 2.94 ERA) vs. RHP Seth Shuman (0-0, 3.48 ERA)

| Game 90 | Road Game 49 | Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Frawley Stadium | Wilmington, Del. | First Pitch 11:05 a.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 42 games left to go in 2024, Hudson Valley currently sits at 44-45 on the year, and 11-13 in the second half. July has been a rough month so far, with Hudson Valley entering play Wednesday with a 6-10 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

8/10/2000 vs Pittsfield Mets Doug Waechter

7/10/2021 (G2) vs Brooklyn Cyclones Sean Boyle, Nick Ernst & Derek Craft

7/20/2024 vs Rome Emperors Kyle 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 5-4 loss on Tuesday, the Renegades have now lost eight of their last nine road games. Hudson Valley had a 4-2 lead into the eighth, but Wilmington scored three runs in the frame to earn a 5-4 win. Last Saturday, Jersey Shore recorded 15 hits, the most Hudson Valley has allowed in a game this season. This season, Hudson Valley is just 18-29 overall away from Heritage Financial Park this season. The 29 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 last 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 25-for-27 on stolen base attempts as a team in 16 July games thus far. The Renegades set a season-high with four stolen bases on Saturday.

BOUNCE BACK: Baron Stuart pitched well in his first outing after the All-Star Break, tossing five scoreless innings while striking out five. The right-hander truggled mightily in his prior start, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits. The right-hander was tremendous in two starts against Brooklyn in early July. Stuart allowed just one run combined in 12.2 innings while inducing 16 groundball outs. Stuart has allowed three earned runs or less in ten of his last 11 starts, and has gone 5+ innings in eight of his last ten starts.

HE WENT TO JARED: Jared Serna continues to be one of the best hitters in the South Atlantic League. The Renegades infielder continued his dominance against Wilmington on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs while earning his 20th multi-hit game of the season. The two hits included his 13th home run of the year, which was his fifth at Frawley Stadium in 2024. Serna ranks in the top 10 in six hitting categories in the South Atlantic League. His 58 RBIs are the third-most in the SAL, and his 24 doubles are tied for second. He is also tied for fifth with 83 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. Riggio also has eight stolen bases in 10 tries in July, after just two steals in June.

NY SLUGGERS: The Renegades currently have the fourth-highest team OPS in the South Atlantic League (.718). With 169 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 3.35 ERA (137 ER/368.1 IP) this season, the best mark in High-A. 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 68.0 innings, the bullpen has allowed just 23 earned runs, good for a 3.04 ERA.

STELLAR STARTERS: Starting pitching continues to be excellent for the Renegades. Thirty-seven of the last 43 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 595 hits through 89 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 826 hits through 91 games, most among all non-AAA teams. In its last 40.2 innings, the staff has allowed just 20 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 has a .343 on-base percentage with 22 doubles, 41 RBIs, 38 runs scored and a .764 OPS in 74 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 109 errors in 89 games. Their .965 fielding percentage is tied for second-worst in High-A and tenth-worst in the minors. In nine of their last 19 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 .521 slugging percentage and a .858- OPS during that stretch.

LEFTY SLUGGING: Omar Martinez has been getting on-base in a variety of ways. In his last 16 games, the Renegades catcher has a .375 on-base percentage and a .856 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 despite limited playing time. He is hitting .280 (14-for-50) with eight RBIs and six doubles.

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