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Renegades Defeat the Cyclones Behind Varga's Strong Outing

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July 3, 2015

Wappingers Falls, NY (7/3/15)- In front of a record crowd of 5,601, the Hudson Valley Renegades defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones by a score of 4-1 on Friday evening at Dutchess Stadium. Hudson Valley improved to 7-7 on the season while Brooklyn fell to 9-5.

Hudson Valley scored a run in the bottom of the first inning as right fielder Cade Gotta and shortstop Michael Russell led off with walks. Gotta came around to score later in the inning on a wild pitch with designated hitter Manny Sanchez at bat. It would take the Cyclones five innings to score their first run of the night off Renegades starting pitcher Cameron Varga (1-1), but Brooklyn tied the game at 1-1 in the fifth on an RBI single by second baseman Vinny Siena.

Hudson Valley wasted little time in retaking the lead as they scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Center fielder Manny Sanchez singled to lead off the inning, moved to second base on a wild pitch and then scored on left fielder Jose Paez's RBI single. Paez then stole second base, moved to third on a throwing error by Brooklyn's catcher Jose Garcia and scored on a sacrifice fly by second baseman Oscar Sanay.

The 'Gades picked up a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 4-1 lead on an RBI double by first baseman Hector Montes. That would end the day for Varga who pitched six innings, allowing just one run off seven hits and struck out four. Brandon Koch came in relief for Hudson Valley in the seventh inning and pitched two shutout innings. Justin McCalvin picked up his second save of the season after pitching a three-up, three-down top of the ninth inning.

Nicco Blank (0-1) took the loss for Brooklyn as he allowed three runs and two earned runs in five innings of work.

Notes: While this was Varga's first win of the season, he has been another steady arm for Tim Parenton in 2015. In three starts and in 15 and two third innings pitched, he has allowed just four earned runs while walking five batters. Tonight was also the longest that Varga has pitched into a game in the early season.

Hudson Valley takes to the road to begin a three game series against the Staten Island Yankees starting on Saturday, July 4th, with first pitch at 7:00pm. The Renegades return to Dutchess Stadium on Wednesday, July 8th as they host Brooklyn, with first pitch at 7:05pm. Wednesday evening is "Bee-do! Bee-do! Night" presented by DKI. Call 845-838-0094, or visit www.hvrenegades.com to purchase your tickets now.