QUEBEC CITY, Quebec, Canada - The Tri-City ValleyCats dropped tonight's game at the Quebec Capitales 11-5.

Quebec, sitting atop the East Division standings, scored five runs in the third to take an early advantage.  The 'Cats clawed their way back, getting within one a 6-5 midway through the seventh.  However, the Capitales regained control with a five-run bottom half of the frame.

Shortstop Cito Culver, second baseman Brantley Bell, and first baseman Brad Zunica each registered two hits for the ValleyCats. Zunica homered and doubled, while Bell, the Frontier League leader in batting average, extended his hitting streak to 23 games.

Catcher Jeffrey Parra paced the Quebec offense, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored.

The 'Cats return home to "The Joe" on Friday night. It's Wizard Night and Community Heroes Night. Purchase your tickets by calling (518) 629-2287, going online, or stopping by the box office.