Yankees Comeback to Win Game One

In the first game of a three game set, the baby bombers came from behind to win

By: Robert Pimpsner

July 1, 2007 - After taking the series last night from the Aberdeen Ironbirds, the baby bombers looked to turn a new leaf in their quest for a fifth NY-Penn League title.  The Staten Island Yankees opened the gates to 4,307 fans as they honored the men and women of the US Armed Forces during the contest against the Hudson Valley Renegades.

        Angel Reyes got the start for the bombers, Reyes lasted only 1.1 innings in the contest giving up three runs to the visiting 'Gades.  Philip Bartleski took over in the second inning and pitched 2.2 shutout innings, he then turned it over to Ryan Zink.  Zink went on to pitch five innings, giving up two runs earning the win.

        The baby bombers got on the board in the fifth inning.  DJ Hollingsworth lead off getting hit by the pitch, he then scored after James LaSala singled and the Renegades right field committed an error.  LaSala advanced to second on a balk, then after two consecutive outs Damon Sublett knocked a two run homerun over the right field wall for his second on the year.  The Yankees would add more to the run column in the sixth inning, with one out the baby bombers loaded the bases for Austin Krum, who came in the game as a pinch hitter for James LaSala.  Krum then earned a walk which forced in the tying run.  A ground ball single to center by Taylor Holiday plated two more runs to give the Yankees the lead and move Krum to third.  Luis Nunez hit a sacrifice fly to right field to plate Krum and give the bombers 7-4 lead.

        The Yankees would not score in the rest of the game, but was able to hold on to lead for the victory.  Tomorrow night the 'Gades and Yanks face off in game two at Dutchess Stadium.  Gabe Medina and Adam Olbrychowski are scheduled to make appearances on the mound.