Saugerties, N.Y.,- The Albany Dutchmen (5-3) shut the door early on the Saugerties Stallions (5-5), capturing a 9-2 victory on Saturday at Cantine Memorial Veterans Field.

Seven runs in the first three innings allowed the Albany Dutchmen to put the game away early.

A wild pitch, an RBI double by Zach Remillard, and a groundout by Slayton Vaughan in the first inning and an RBI single by Grayson Lewis and an RBI single by Sean Aspinall during the second inning helped the Albany Dutchmen put some runs on the board early.

Adam Gauthier racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Albany Dutchmen. He singled in the second, third, and sixth innings.

Andrew Giddens baffled the Saugerties Stallions, striking out six batters. Giddens allowed one earned run, three hits and no walks over four innings.

Mike Reitcheck improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Albany Dutchmen. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out four, walked two and surrendered six hits.

Austin Von Herbulus ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He allowed seven runs in 2 1/3 innings, walked three and struck out one.