Remembering Lou: Dawgs Win One for Long-Time Public Address Announcer

Courtesy of Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs and The Daily Post

LITTLE FALLS, NY – No one at Veteran's Memorial Park would deny themselves some tears last Tuesday night as the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs won one for Lou.

The long-time public address announcer for the Diamond Dawgs, Lou Parrotta, passed away just before game time on Tuesday night against the Saugerties Stallions. The Diamond Dawgs made sure they remembered him in the right way, winning on the very last out, 5-4 in extra innings.

For the past 14 years, Lou Parrotta was the unmistakable Voice of the Dawgs. From his booming introductions to his infectious energy and genuine love for the game, Lou helped create the unforgettable fan experience that made Veterans Memorial Park feel like home.

Lou didn't just announce the game—he brought it to life. His smile, his spirit, and his deep commitment to the team made him a staple in the press box and in the hearts of the Mohawk Valley community.

Nick Croce (Chipolla) got the scoring going just three batters in, cracking a single up the middle that scored Lewis Rodriguez (Marist).

Brandon Hauk (St. Thomas Aquinas) managed to take advantage of Marciano Neglia (Rockland CC) walking the bases loaded in the bottom of the first. He would be hit by a pitch and bring home Joey Calabretti (Seton Hall).

Sammy Blanco (Dallas College-Eastfield) broke the tie in the top of the fourth with a cracked ball to left field that brought home Travis Hobbensiefken (Johnson). Casey Cumiskey (Seton Hall) came home one batter later on a fielder's choice.

Brandon Hauk clawed the deficit back to one in the fifth with a sharply hit ball to left field. That brought home Edwin Sanchez (Siena College)). Sanchez would score again in the seventh on a throwing error by the Saugerties pitcher.

A throwing error would bring home a Saugerties run in the tenth, but Hauk would tie up the score on a passed ball. Then, with two outs in the tenth, Joey Calabretti sent everyone home  happy with an RBI single to center field to bring home John Calabrese (Bucknell)

Aidan Colagrande (Stony Brook) picked up the win for Mohawk Valley (2-2)