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NYPL Aberdeen IronBirds

ValleyCats Take Rubber Match

June 30, 2019 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Aberdeen IronBirds News Release


Troy, NY - Ten hits were not enough against the Tri-City Valleycats on Sunday, as Aberdeen fell 5-3 in the rubber match. Each team once led but the Valleycats held on with the game tying run on base in the 9th.

W: Hansel Paulino

L: Ryan Conroy

S: Julio Robaino

BIG MOMENTS

3rd inning: Tri-City took their first lead on a two run frame thanks to RBIs from Grae Kessinger and Zach Bierman.

Top of the 5th inning: Three straight doubles from Toby Welk, Luke Ringhofer and Alex Murphy scored two runs and gave the 'Birds 3-2 lead.

Bottom of the 5th inning: Two runs scored on four hits for the Valleycats. With the bases loaded and no one out, Morgan McSweeney took the mound and shut down Tri-City.

9th inning: Aberdeen threatened with two on and two outs but came up short.

KEY IRONBIRDS CONTRIBUTORS

Alex Murphy: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB

Toby Welk: 2-for-4, R

Kyle Martin: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 SO

NEWS & NOTES

Aberdeen stranded a season high 14 runners on base, including two or more in 8 of 9 innings.

Another series finale loss keeps the 'Birds winless in those games.

Through 16 games, Aberdeen is 6-10. A ride home Sunday night brings a series with Connecticut starting Monday.

WHAT'S NEXT

IronBirds vs. Connecticut Tigers, Monday 7:00 P.M.

Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium - Aberdeen, M.D.

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