Saugerties Stallions Power Past Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs, 15-8, Behind Late Offensive Surge

The Saugerties Stallions erupted for 15 runs on 16 hits, including a decisive four-run ninth inning, to defeat the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs 15-8 on Tuesday night at Vet’s Park in PGCBL action.

Saugerties set the tone early with a four-run first inning and never trailed, but Mohawk Valley kept the game close until the late innings. The Stallions’ offense was paced by a balanced attack, highlighted by Danny Suroweic’s three-run home run in the opening frame and Aiden Schmidt’s grand slam in the ninth that put the game out of reach.

Early Fireworks and Back-and-Forth Scoring

The Stallions jumped out to a quick lead in the top of the first. Cooper Schmidt worked his way on base and scored the game’s first run when Steven Ramirez singled to right. Michael Hanna advanced to third on the play, setting the table for Danny Suroweic, who delivered a three-run homer over the left field fence to give Saugerties a 4-0 advantage.

The Diamond Dawgs responded immediately in the bottom half, as Connor Scanlan launched a three-run home run of his own, scoring Byron Arias and Jake Haarde to trim the lead to 4-3.

Mohawk Valley tied the game in the second inning when Kyle Coleman connected for a solo home run, evening the score at 4-4.

Stallions Pull Ahead, Diamond Dawgs Battle Back

Saugerties reclaimed the lead in the third. Danny Suroweic and Steven Ramirez reached base, and Mike Cuello ripped a two-run triple to right-center. Nick Croce followed with an RBI single, pushing the Stallions ahead 7-4.

The Diamond Dawgs answered in the fourth, capitalizing on a pair of Saugerties errors. Jake Haarde’s single drove in two runs, with Colin Richter and Kyle Coleman scoring—Coleman’s run coming unearned due to an error in center field. Haarde himself came around to score on a single by Byron Arias, tying the game at 7-7.

Bullpens Steady the Game Until Saugerties Surges Late

After the fourth, both bullpens settled in. Neither team scored again until the seventh, when Saugerties broke the deadlock. Ryan Recio doubled to drive in Michael Hanna and Cooper Schmidt, giving the Stallions a 9-7 lead. Danny Suroweic advanced to third on the play but was thrown out at home, ending the inning.

The Stallions added two more runs in the eighth. Jack Beyl singled to bring home Anthony Depetro, and Michael Hanna’s double drove in Aiden Schmidt. Aggressive baserunning led to outs on the basepaths, but Saugerties extended their lead to 11-7.

Mohawk Valley scratched across a run in the bottom of the eighth, as Colin Richter scored on a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch to Jaden Santiago, narrowing the deficit to 11-8.

Aiden Schmidt’s Grand Slam Seals the Win

Saugerties put the game out of reach in the ninth. With the bases loaded and one out, Aiden Schmidt blasted a grand slam to left, scoring Anthony Depetro, Nick Croce, and Ryan Recio (who reached on an error), pushing the lead to 15-8.

McCoy Rothe closed out the ninth for Saugerties, allowing a single but stranding the runner to finish the game.

Offensive Leaders and Pitching Highlights

The Stallions’ offense was relentless, with eight starters collecting hits and six driving in at least one run. Aiden Schmidt finished 2-for-5 with four RBIs, all coming on his ninth-inning grand slam. Danny Suroweic went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and two walks. Michael Hanna added two hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Ryan Recio contributed two hits and two RBIs.

For Mohawk Valley, Kyle Coleman led the way with a 3-for-5 night, including a solo home run and two runs scored. Jake Haarde reached base five times, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three walks. Connor Scanlan’s three-run homer in the first provided an early spark.

On the mound, Saugerties used six pitchers to navigate the Diamond Dawgs’ lineup. Angel Paulino started and allowed four runs over two innings. Nicholas Ballard followed with two innings, surrendering three runs (one earned). Riley Hofrichter, Cole Mackin, Caleb Swart, and McCoy Rothe combined for five innings of relief, allowing just one earned run. Hofrichter worked around six walks in 1.2 innings but did not allow a hit or run.

Mohawk Valley’s bullpen was taxed, with seven pitchers combining to allow 15 runs (14 earned) on 16 hits and 9 walks.

Late Insurance and Final Notes

Saugerties’ late offensive surge, capped by Aiden Schmidt’s grand slam, proved decisive in a game that featured 29 combined hits and 25 baserunners left on base. The Stallions capitalized on Mohawk Valley’s defensive miscues, scoring three unearned runs, while the Diamond Dawgs were hurt by two errors and a hit batter that led to a run.

With the win, the Saugerties Stallions showcased their offensive depth and ability to respond in key moments, pulling away late to secure a high-scoring road victory.