Tri-City Drops Nailbiter in Series Opener
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (7-6) fell 2-1 to the Down East Bird Dawgs (7-7) on Tuesday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.
Tri-City got on the board in the first. John McHenry singled off Spencer Johnston. Cam Jones singled McHenry to third. McHenry scored on a wild pitch to give the ValleyCats a 1-0 lead.
Emmanuel Tapia tied the game, 1-1, in the fourth with a solo home run against Connor Wilford.
Down East pulled ahead in the fifth. Gehrig Ebel and Trey Law led off with back-to-back singles. Law scored from third after a sac fly from Stephen DiTomaso to make it a 2-1 game.
Johnston (3-1) earned the win. He tossed six innings, yielding one run on four hits, walking two, and striking out three.
Wilford (1-1) received the loss. He pitched six frames, allowing two runs on eight hits, walking one, and striking out six.
Greg Martinez recorded his third save. He threw a scoreless ninth, giving up one hit, and striking out one.
Tri-City looks to take the middle game tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28th. First pitch is scheduled for a 10 AM start.
FINAL | DOWN EAST 2 | TRI-CITY 1
W: Spencer Johnston (3-1)
L: Connor Wilford (1-1)
S: Greg Martinez (3)
Time of Game: 2:15
Attendance: 1,622
The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23rd season in the Capital Region. On Wednesday, May 28th, it will be Education Day #1 presented by Transfinder. Gates open at 9 AM, the Education Day Curriculum begins at 9:15 AM, and first pitch is scheduled for 10 AM. You can be a part of the excitement by purchasing tickets here, calling 518-629-CATS (2287), or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.