JOLIET, IL - Following Wednesday's walk-off win by Joliet, the Slammers and ValleyCats were back in action Thursday night for the rubber match of this week's three-game set, in the only meeting between the two teams this season. Ryan Williamson got the ball for the 'Cats against reigning Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Trevor Charpie on a night that the two pitchers would dominate.

Williamson would strike out eight in seven innings of work, surrendering five hits and an earned run. Williamson, along with relievers Adam Hofacket and Trey Cochran-Gill, would not issue a single free pass to the Slammers in Thursday's contest. 

On the offensive side of the ball, it was a quiet night for the 'Cats aside from a two-run home run off of the bat of Brantley Bell in the top of the third inning. Bell's 15th home run of the year made Thursday's contest the 7th consecutive game he has left the yard in, dating back to before the All-Star Break. Aside from the longball, the 'Cats would record just three additional hits, all singles from Jesus Lujano, Denis Phipps, and Joe Campagna.

Trey Cochran-Gill, on the one-year anniversary of him becoming the saves king in Tri-City, surpassing the record previously held by Blake Ford, earned his 9th save of the season on a night dominated by Tri-City pitching.

Tri-City heads to Evansville, Indiana tomorrow for their first-ever matchup with the Evansville Otters. The 'Cats return home next week for a homestand featuring visits from the Ottawa Titans and the New Jersey Jackals. Get your tickets today by calling (518) 629-2287, going online, or stopping by the box office.