CONTACT: Kristan M. Pelletier, (518) 629-8063, k.pelletier@hvcc.edu
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Friday, May 1, 2009
The Hudson Valley Community College baseball team (15-5, 21-8) swept its doubleheader with Clinton Community College Friday afternoon at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY.
In the opening game, freshman pitcher Alex Sardo (Chatham HS/Chatham) had eight strikeouts in the 4-1 victory by the Vikings. Sean Weber (Columbia HS/East Schodack) led the Vikings at the plate going 2 for 3 with a home run.
In the second game, freshman Joe Poleto (Colonie HS/Colonie) led the Vikings offensive attack with a double and three RBIs and Rich Guillod (Northern Valley HS/Closter NJ) added a home run in the 9-4 win.
The team is back in action Saturday when they travel to face Herkimer Community College in a doubleheader.