After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hudson, Watervliet was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rensselaer Rams 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Watervliet, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Rensselaer's part, Ronald LaCoy and Eric Bates stepped up to the plate in a big way. LaCoy scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Bates scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jack Melchior, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Rensselaer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Watervliet's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Rensselaer, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watervliet's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Loudonville Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rensselaer will take on Doane Stuart at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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