SI Yankees Drop Opener in Big Series Against Hudson Valley

The Staten Island Yankees woes continue as they suffered a 6-4 loss against the first place, Hudson Valley Renegades. They are now two games behind Hudson Valley in the standings.

The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the 4^th, until Nathaniel Lowe singled home Garret Whitley to put Hudson Valley up 1-0. The Yankees would answer in the top of the 5^th with a run of their own as they racked up three singles in a row, allowing Carlos Vidal to score. Hudson Valley would score another run in the bottom of the 6^th putting them up 2-1. The Yankees would battle back, scoring two runs in the top of the 7^th on a Nick Solak ground-rule double. The Yankees were now up 3-2, however, it would not be enough as the Renegades put up a four spot in the bottom half going up 6-3. The Yankees would score another run in the 8^th but that was not enough, as they were shut out in the 9^th.

Josh Roeder would get the loss in this one, his first of the season. He pitched two innings allowing a dismal five earned runs. Austin DeCarr pitched a great game going 5 innings, allowing one run and striking out seven batters.

Nick Solak and Eduardo Navas led the way with four of the Yankees six hits on the night. The once red-hot Yankees bats have cooled off as of late, scoring only seven runs in the last four games combined. They have lost four in a row overall.

The Yankees look to get back on the winning side tonight against Hudson Valley. Perez will be on the mound. Game time is set for 7 PM.