HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE CHASE IN ON; MUCKDOGS BEAT GENEVA 11-2

July 8, 2026

GENEVA, NY- The Muckdogs started their chase for home field advantage strong. In the first

6.5 innings, it was all Batavia, scoring 8 runs. It all started off with a bases-clearing double from

Joey Socorro in the first, followed by a Kyle Vaughn 2-run homer also in the first. Newcomer

Jaden Vasquez would start finding his footing in the box as he would knock an RBI double in the

second, then hit an RBI single in the 4th. Cooper Russell would show off as well, going yard on

a solo shot, capping off the 8 unanswered. Geneva would score their only 2 runs in the bottom of

the 7th on a fielder’s choice, but neither would matter as Batavia would score two more time in

the 8th and once in the 9th on a Joey Socorro RBI single, a wild pitch, and a Jackson Inman

groundout. Walter Garrett would come in in the 9th, and the rest is history. Muckdogs win 11-2.

Offensively for the Red Wings, Noah Company stood out as he was the only one with a multi-hit

game. For your Muckdogs, Cooper Russell went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs, an RBI, and a

stolen bag, Joey Socorro went 3 for 5 with a double, 4 RBIs, a run and a stolen bag, Kyle Vaughn

went 1 for 4 with a bomb, 2 RBIs and a run, and Jaden Vasquez went 2 for 4 with a double, 2

RBIs and a run.

Jack Page would take home his 3rd win of the season, throwing 6 IP allowing 0 runs on 3 hits

and striking out 8. Nolan Hudson takes his 3rd L of the season, throwing 4 IP allowing 6 earned

on 8 hits, striking out 2. No save was registered.

The Batavia Muckdogs will be home next tomorrow, July 9th at 6:30 against the Niagara Falls

Americans on Stop DWI Night! Get tickets by calling (585) 524-2260 or stopping by our box

office at Dwyer Stadium. Go ‘Dogs!

By Owen Gallivan