CONTACT: Kristan M. Pelletier, (518) 629-8063, k.pelletier@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Friday, April 24, 2009
The Hudson Valley Community College baseball team (8-7, 14-7) lost a close battle to local rival Schenectady County Community College Friday afternoon at Joe Bruno Stadium.
Tyler Moffatt hit a three-run home run which helped propel the Royals to the 7-5 victory over the Vikings.
Dave Balsamo (Shenendehowa HS/Halfmoon) went 3 for 4 in defeat with three doubles and two RBIs for the Vikings. Troy native Aaron Tilley (Troy HS/Troy), who has been stellar all season for the Vikings with a 0.90 ERA, suffered the loss on the mound.
The team is back in action Saturday when they host Fulton-Montgomery Community College in a doubleheader.