Rensselaer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 14-8 to the Watervliet Cannoneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rensselaer of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ronald LaCoy and Jack Melchior stepped up to the plate in a big way. LaCoy scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Melchior scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
Rensselaer's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Watervliet, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rensselaer will face off against Tamarac at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Watervliet, they will head out on the road to take on Catskill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Catskill is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Watervliet will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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