Hitting The Books: Renegades announce Most-Improved Student program

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (May 16, 2025) – The Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are proud to announce today an all-new “Most-Improved Student” initiative for 2025, celebrating the academic achievements of our local students.

The goal of the program is to give teachers a way to recognize and reward their most-improved student from each class. Students who are nominated will earn one (1) complimentary ticket to the Renegades game on Sunday, June 1 at Heritage Financial Park as well as a certificate of achievement.

“We are excited to introduce another new school initiative focused on recognizing and rewarding students for their hard work and dedication throughout the school year,” said Tom Denlinger, General Manager of the Renegades. “We are looking forward to celebrating our most improved students for their dedication to learning and improvement.”

Teachers can nominate a Most-Improved Student by contacting Aiden Knowles at [email protected] to receive materials that they will be able to pass along to their students, including a link to where the complimentary tickets can be redeemed. Parents and family members may purchase additional tickets to celebrate their child’s accomplishment at the ballpark through the link sent to redeem the complimentary ticket.

The program is open to students from Grades K through 12 from school districts in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties.

The inaugural Most-Improved Student Day in 2025 is Sunday, June 1 vs Wilmington. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m., with gates opening at 1 p.m. Students who are nominated for Most Improved Student will be able to take place in a pregame parade around the warning track at Heritage Financial Park.

The Renegades offer many school programs, which you can learn more about at www.hvrenegades.com/schools.

ABOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

The Hudson Valley Renegades have served as the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees since 2021 and are three-time South Atlantic League North Division Champions. Since 1994, the Renegades have provided the Hudson Valley with affordable, family-friendly entertainment through the game of baseball at Heritage Financial Park, part of the award-winning Dutchess County Parks system. Season Ticket Memberships and Group Tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now, and may be purchased at www.hvrenegades.com or over the phone by calling (845) 838-0094. Find your Fun in 2025 at Heritage Financial Park.

ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).