Glancy’s Homer Lifts ‘Cats to Series Win
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (27-19) defeated the Québec Capitales (36-12) 3-2 on Thursday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. 3,520 fans entered the stadium on Independence Day Celebration #1 and Highmark Member Appreciation Night.
Québec opened the scoring in the third. Arlo Marynczak walked Jesmuel Valentin. Ruben Castro then singled. Julian Boyd had a fielding error on the play prompting Valentin to score to provide the Capitales with a 1-0 advantage.
Tri-City countered in the fourth. Kyle Novak and Oscar Campos singled off Braeden Allemann. Ian Walters singled in a run to even the game, 1-1.
Québec retook the lead in the fifth. Arturo De Freitas doubled and went to third on a single from Valentin. Castro brought in De Freitas with a double to pull the Capitales ahead, 2-1.
Walters singled in the seventh. Kevin Rodriguez entered and was greeted by a two-run blast from David Glancy, his first of the season, which put the ValleyCats on top, 3-2.
Marynczak received a no-decision. He pitched five frames, allowing two runs, one earned on five hits, walking three, and striking out four.
Allemann was also handed a no-decision. He threw 6.1 innings, giving up two runs on seven hits, walking one, and striking out four.
Gino Sabatine (2-0) earned the win. He tossed 2.1 scoreless innings, yielding three hits and walked one.
Rodriguez (1-1) received the loss. He went 1.1 innings, allowing a run on one hit, and struck out one.
Liu Fuenmayor registered his fourth save, dominating across 1.2 perfect innings, striking out one.
Tri-City begins a three-game set against the New Jersey Jackals at “The Joe” tomorrow, Friday, July 4th. First pitch is scheduled for a 6:30 PM start.
FINAL | TRI-CITY 3 | QUÉBEC 2
W: Gino Sabatine (2-0)
L: Kevin Rodriguez (1-1)
S: Liu Fuenmayor (4)
Time of Game: 2:28
Attendance: 3,520
The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23rd season in the Capital Region. July 4th is Independence Day Celebration #2. Fourth of July at “The Joe” is an annual Capital Region tradition dating back to our inaugural season in 2002. Postgame fireworks are presented by Price Chopper/Market 32. Tickets can be purchased here. Fans can also secure their ticket to fun by calling 518-629-CATS (2287) or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.