Possible Turning Point
TROY, NY-Having lost six of eight games heading into the All-Star Break and seeing their division lead shrink to one game, the Hudson Valley Renegades needed a shot to the arm to jumpstart their drive to the playoffs. That's exactly what they got Thursday evening as they overcame an early
TROY, NY-Having lost six of eight games heading into the All-Star Break and seeing their division lead shrink to one game, the Hudson Valley Renegades needed a shot to the arm to jumpstart their drive to the playoffs. That's exactly what they got Thursday evening as they overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Tri-City ValleyCats 5-2 in 10 innings at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.
Tri-City started the scoring with an unearned run in the third. Rightfielder
They extended the lead to two in their next at-bat as third baseman
The Renegades came back with two runs of their own in the sixth. Second baseman
Things stayed that way until the 10th inning when the Renegades plated three runs to take the lead. With Troike beginning the inning at second, Alexander walked and first baseman
Reliever
The pitching was sensational for Hudson Valley. Getting the win was reliever
The loss fell to Tri-City's
The Renegades had nine hits for the game. McGowan went 3-5 with three singles, while Muffley finished 2-5 with two singles and an RBI. The ValleyCats, meanwhile, had seven safeties. Ramirez went 3-5 with a double and run scored. Arias was 2-4 with his dinger.
Hudson Valley and Tri-City continue their three-game, bi-city series tomorrow with game two beginning at 7:00. Right-hander
The Renegades return home Saturday, August 24th where they will begin a four-game homestand with a single contest against the TriCity ValleyCats. First-pitch is slated for 6:05. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at hvrenegades.com, at the Dutchess Stadium ticket window, or by calling the ticket office at (845) 838-0094.