Location: Cantine Veterans Memorial Field, Saugerties, NY
Date: July 8, 2024
Start Time: 07:05 PM

Game Summary
In an intense showdown against the first-place Amsterdam Mohawks, the Saugerties Stallions demonstrated resilience, securing a 7-4 victory. This win narrows their gap in the standings, placing them just two games behind the Mohawks.

Game Highlights

Bottom of the 1st: Andrew Amato ignited the Stallions’ offense with a leadoff home run that struck the right field scoreboard, setting an early tone for the game.

Top of the 3rd: The Mohawks equalized with Jackson Natili driving in Drake Digiorno with an RBI single up the middle, tying the game at 1-1.

Bottom of the 5th: The Stallions took control with Eddie Yamin’s 2-RBI double down the left field line, scoring Mario Trivella and Nate Manley. Additional runs came from Justin Ford and Eddie Yamin through aggressive base running and a defensive error by the Mohawks, pushing the score to 5-1.

Top of the 7th and 8th: The Mohawks attempted a comeback with runs in the seventh and eighth innings, including a home plate scramble that saw Evan Haeger score on a dropped tag.

Bottom of the 8th: Justin Ford’s sacrifice fly extended the Stallions’ lead, providing a crucial cushion.

Top of the 9th: Despite a final push by the Mohawks, who scored off an error and loaded the bases, they fell short, solidifying the Stallions’ win at 7-4.

Key Players

Andrew Amato (Stallions): His early home run set the stage for the Stallions’ victory.
Eddie Yamin (Stallions): Contributed significantly with a clutch 2-RBI double and scored twice, playing a critical role in the fifth inning rally.
Jackson Natili (Mohawks): Kept his team competitive with key RBIs and consistent play.

Pitching Standouts:

Matt Drillings (Stallions): Earned the win with solid pitching in crucial innings, keeping the Mohawks at bay.
Peyton Fall (Mohawks): Took the loss after giving up several key runs in the pivotal fifth inning.

This game was a testament to the Stallions’ resilience, demonstrating their ability to compete against top-tier teams. With the victory, the Stallions not only make a statement in the league but also inch closer to first place, setting up a high-stakes rematch in Amsterdam tomorrow.

Up Next
The Stallions face the Mohawks again in what promises to be another thrilling matchup, this time on the Mohawks’ field in Amsterdam. This back-to-back set against the league leader could define the Stallions’ seeding for the playoffs.

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.