07/1/2008
ATHLETICS DROP SECOND STRAIGHT; PITCHING STRUGGLES AS A'S FALL 6-1 TO TROY HAYMAKERS

The two-time defending League and State Champion Albany Athletics (11-5 league/14-7 overall) dropped its second straight game by falling 6-1 to the Troy Haymakers for the first time this season.
 
Albany nursed a 1-0 lead into the 5th inning however starter Nick DeMidio tired and his relievers couldn't work out of a jam as the Haymakers scored five runs on three hits, then added an insurance run in the 6th inning.

Dan Barbero drove in the A's only run with an RBI single in the first inning.

Earlier in the week, the Athletics fell to All Stars Academy 5-4--the third game this year the two teams played a one-run game. Albany couldn't hold a 2-0 lead early in the game, but also rallied to tie the game 3-3 in the 5th inning to keep its chances alive.