Walking To A Win
NORWICH, CT-A three-hitter by Renegades pitchers and eight walks from Tigers hurlers helped propel Hudson Valley to a 6-0 win over Connecticut Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. With the win, and a loss from the Cyclones, Hudson Valley moves two games up on Brooklyn for first-place in the McNamara Division.The
NORWICH, CT-A three-hitter by Renegades pitchers and eight walks from Tigers hurlers helped propel Hudson Valley to a 6-0 win over Connecticut Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. With the win, and a loss from the Cyclones, Hudson Valley moves two games up on Brooklyn for first-place in the McNamara Division.
The Renegades starting the scoring in the second by plating three runs without the benefit of a hit. Three consecutive walks by Tigers starting pitcher
Hudson Valley added another run in the fourth as back-to-back doubles by Smith and shortstop Tyler Frank gave the Renegades a four-run lead. Both two-baggers were sent to leftfield with Frank driving in Smith.
Two more runs would come across for the Renegades in the eighth as second-baseman Garrett Giovannelli roped a double to left to score Malone from second after he reached base on another hit-by-pitch and stole second. Three batters later, with runners at the corners and one away, the Renegades picked up another sacrifice fly on a drive to right by designated hitter
That was more than enough for the Renegades' pitching staff as the trio of Nick Padilla, Tanner Dodson and
Taking the loss for Connecticut was Silva (0-1) who allowed three earned runs on four walks in 1.1 innings.
The Renegades banged out seven hits with two coming from Smoot who registered a double and RBI. Five of Hudson Valley's seven hits were doubles.
The Renegades will go for the sweep when they face the Tigers tomorrow night at 7:05. Right-hander
Hudson Valley returns to Dutchess Stadium on Thursday to kick-off a six-game homestand against the Tri-City ValleyCats with a 7:05 start. Tickets can be purchased online at hvrenegades.com or by calling the ticket office at 845-838-0094.