Location: Cantine Veterans Memorial Field
Date: July 4, 2024
Start Time: 6:20 PM

Summary
The Saugerties Stallions delivered a stellar performance on Independence Day, securing a commanding 9-2 victory against the Glens Falls Dragons. The Stallions’ bats were hot, and their pitchers shut down the Dragons’ lineup throughout the game, creating a great game for the home crowd.

Game Highlights

Early Innings: Tyler Bak set the tone with a leadoff double, but the Stallions left the bases loaded in the first inning without scoring. However, they broke through in the second inning when Rich Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing in Justin Ford for the first run.

Third Inning Surge: The Stallions exploded for four runs in the third inning. Eddie Yamin drove in a run on a fielder’s choice, followed by an error by the Dragons’ pitcher that allowed Andrew Amato to score. Justin Ford and Jean Michael Cuello then contributed RBI singles and fielder’s choices to extend the lead to 5-0.

Dragons’ Response: The Dragons managed to get on the board in the fourth inning with Cody Meier scoring on a double steal, marking their first run of the game.

Continued Dominance: The Stallions added three more runs in the fifth inning through a combination of aggressive baserunning and fielding errors by the Dragons. Bayrom Hot and Jean Michael Cuello capitalized on these errors, and Josh Blackmore hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Justin Ford.

Late Game Action: The Dragons added another run in the seventh inning with an RBI double by Ryan Hart, but the Stallions countered with another run in the eighth on Tyler Bak’s RBI single, concluding the scoring at 9-2.

Key Performers

Tyler Bak: Led off the game strongly for the Stallions, contributing crucial hits and an RBI.
Justin Ford: Played a pivotal role in the offense, scoring multiple times and driving in runs.
Ben Keefe: Came in as a relief pitcher in the third inning and struck out the side, maintaining the momentum for the Stallions.

Pitching Highlights:

Winning Pitcher: Matt Drillings pitched effectively, holding the Dragons at bay during his innings on the mound.
Losing Pitcher: Jay Creighton struggled early for the Dragons, allowing multiple runs that set the tone for the rest of the game.

Up Next
The Stallions look forward to continuing their successful run in a doubleheader against the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dogs on Friday, July 5th. This next matchup looks to be a great matchup as they look to build on their impressive record.

For more information, contact: Saugerties Stallions PR Department Email: saugathletic@gmail.com 

About Saugerties Stallions: The Saugerties Stallions are a premier collegiate summer baseball team, part of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). Committed to excellence on and off the field, the Stallions provide top-notch entertainment and foster the development of collegiate athletes.