A Quick Look
Junior Alyssa Bluethgen (Commack/Commack) was strong and senior Dana Del Genio (New Hartford/New Hartford) went deep in leading SUNY Oneonta to a split of its doubleheader with New Paltz today at Hudson Valley CC.  The Red Dragons won game 2, 3-1, after falling, 1-0, in the first game.
 
The Inside Story
All of Oneonta's (8-15-1, 3-5 SUNYAC) runs were scored in the first two innings.
 
Del Genio and classmate Selena Ruiz (Westbury/W.T. Clarke) started the bottom of the first with back-to-back singles.  They both moved up a base on a ground out by classmate Lauren Sabatino (Bayville/Locust Valley).  Del Genio scored the game's first run on a fielder's choice after obstruction was called on the New Paltz catcher.
 
Del Genio was responsible for both of the runs in the second when she connected for her fourth home run of the season driving in sophomore Amanda Sexton (Port Jervis/Port Jervis) ahead of her.
 
Bluethgen, who pitched a complete game in the opener allowing only two hits in the loss, cruised through the first five innings of game 2 before being lifted for classmate Julia Calabro (Wantagh/St. John the Baptist).  Bluethgen reentered the game in the seventh with runners at first and second and no outs.  After a single to load the bases, Bluethgen retired the next three batters allowing one run to score to record the win.
 
Just the Stats
Sabatino and freshman Madison Capozucca (South Glens Falls/South Glens Falls) each had two hits in game 1.  Del Genio and Ruiz collected a pair of hits in game 2.  Freshman Megan Palmatier (Bainbridge/Bainbridge-Guilford) hit her third double of the year in the second game.
 
Bluethgen struck out a pair in game 1 while recording one strikeout in game 2.
 
What's Next
The Red Dragons are scheduled to play this coming Tuesday against Brockport.  That game may be moved to another site.  Please check www.oneontaathletics.com for all changes.