Rensselaer lost against Watervliet last Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Rensselaer Rams fell just short of the Watervliet Cannoneers by a score of 7-6. Rensselaer has not had much luck with Watervliet recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Ronald LaCoy and Eric Bates did some serious damage despite the final result: 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.
Rensselaer's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Watervliet, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rensselaer will take on Doane Stuart at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Watervliet, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Loudonville Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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