John Saviano held the Saugerties Stallions (0-3) scoreless for six innings to boost the Victor RailRiders (1-0) to a 5-4 victory.
Saviano allowed four hits, two walks and struck out four.
Aaron Endres reached base two times. He tripled in the fourth inning.
Ben Contento ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed four runs.