Location: Mohawk Valley

Date: June 3, 2025

 Time: 6:35 p.m.

Summary:

The Stallions lost for the first time this season, losing Wednesday’s game to the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs, 5-4. The Stallions scored in the 1st with an RBI single from Nick Croce, but the Diamond Dawgs immediately tied the game on an RBI hit-by-pitch in the bottom half of the same inning. The Stallions later jumped to a 3-1 lead in the fourth, but the Diamond Dawgs fought their way back, tying the game in the 7th and forcing extra innings. The Dawgs later scored two in the bottom of the 10th to take Wednesday’s win.

Game Highlights

Extra Innings: The Stallions were forced into extra innings for the first time this season, scoring one run in the 10th. The Diamond Dawgs answered, scoring two in the bottom half of the inning to win the game. 

Key Players

Travis Hobbensiefken (Stallions): Outfielder Travis Hobbensiefken stood out in Tuesday’s game, recording two hits, two walks and two runs against the Diamond Dawgs in his first multi-hit game this season. 

Nick Croce (Stallions): Infielder Nick Croce had another impressive outing for the Stallions, helping Saugerties score first with an RBI single in the 1st inning. 

Pitching Notes

Marciano Neglia (Stallions): RHP Marciano Neglia started on the mound for the Stallions on Tuesday. Neglia allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks and threw three strikeouts in his first start on the mound this season. 

Montrell Christian Jr. (Stallions): The only Stallions pitcher to not allow an earned run against the Diamond Dawgs, RHP Montrell Christian Jr. threw for 2 innings, recorded three strikeouts and allowed 2 walks.

Team note: The Stallions struck out a total of ten and walked eight batters in their matchup against the Diamond Dawgs

Game Conclusion:

Despite the first loss of the season, the Stallions return to Cantine Field on Wednesday and have an immediate opportunity to forget Tuesday’s loss and record another win at home when they take on the Glens Falls Dragons for the second time this season. The Stallions defeated the Dragons in the first game of the season, 12-2.

Next Game:

At home vs Glens Falls Dragons.

First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
 

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.