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JUNE 9, 2016 – The Albany Dutchmen (4-2) defeated the Saugerties Stallions (4-2) by a score of 6-1. After suffering their second loss of the season on Wednesday against Amsterdam, the Dutchmen pitching shut down the Stallion bats, as Saugerties only managed 2 hits against 4 Dutchmen pitchers.

Evan Giles (Indiana State University) got the start for the Dutchmen and pitched a strong game over 4.2 innings. He allowed both Stallion hits while striking out 5 and walking 3 batters. Michael Maul (Trinity University) came in relief for Giles in the bottom of the 5^th inning with the bases loaded and 2 outs. He managed to get Stallion Left Fielder Julius Saporito (Quinnipiac University) to Dutchman First Baseman Kyle Skeels (Coastal Carolina University) to end the 5^th inning.

2 pitchers made their debuts for the Dutchmen on Thursday night. Drew Robertson (Baylor University) entered the game in the 6^th inning after Maul hit and walked the first 2 batters of the inning. Although Robertson would allow a run on a wild pitch, he dominated the Stallion hitters with an aggressive fastball. He would strike out 4 batters and walk 1 in 2 innings of work. Troy Montemayor (Baylor University) pitched the final 2 innings for the Dutchmen and was equally as impressive as Robertson. Montemayor, a 1^st team All-Big 12 selection, retired the final 6 Stallion batters in a row, striking out 4 of them.

Stallion Right Fielder Micah Riddick (SUNY Ulster), who was leading the PGCBL in batting average going into Thursday night, was held hitless by all 4 Dutchmen pitchers. He would go 0-4 with 3 strikeouts. The only Stallion hits were recorded by 2^nd Baseman Tyler Noe (University of Massachusetts Lowell) in the 2^nd inning and Saporito in the 4^th inning.  

The Dutchmen batter took advantage of 6 Stallion errors, including 3 by Stallion Catcher Andy Karlan (Palm Beach State University). Dutchmen Left Fielder JJ Shimko (University of South Carolina Upstate) went 2-4 with a single, a double, and a walk. He would score 2 runs and recorded his league-leading 7^th stolen base. Dutchmen 3^rd Baseman Micah McHugh (University of Mississippi) went 1-4 with a double and a run scored. Dutchmen Catcher Brent Alford (Augusta University) went 2-3 with 2 singles. Dutchmen Center Fielder Zach Durfee (Siena College) went 0-4, but reached base twice on a walk and an error. He would score both times.

The Dutchmen and the Stallions play each other again tomorrow on Friday, June 10^th at Cantine Field in Saugerties. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.