TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (24-16) fell 8-2 to the Ottawa Titans (15-26) on Thursday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. The defeat marked the first series loss (second overall) since May 25th in Québec. 

Jackie Urbaez led off the game with a bunt single against Cam Jones. Aaron Casillas lifted a two-run jack to give the Titans a 2-0 lead.

Demias Jimerson cut the deficit to 2-1 with a solo home run off Alfredo Villa in the bottom of the first. It was his first blast of the season.

Ottawa added a couple of runs in the second. Victor Cerny and Kaiden Cardoso singled. Jeremy Pitakiewicz bunted into a 1-6 double play. Michael Mugan walked before Urbaez cashed in with a two-run double to put the Titans on top, 4-1.

Ian Walters went yard in the home half of the second to make it a 4-2 affair. It was his seventh long ball of the year.

Ottawa tacked on a run in the fifth. Tim Holyk homered off Luke Trueman to provide the Titans with a 5-2 advantage.

Mugan singled off Gino Sabatine. Urbaez replaced Mugan at first, and reached on a fielder’s choice. Casillas went to first on an error from John McHenry and Urbaez moved to third. AJ Wright doubled in a run. Two batters later, Holyk singled in a pair to make it an 8-2 contest.

Villa (3-2) earned the win. He pitched seven frames, surrendering two runs on eight hits, walking three, and striking out six.

Jones (0-1) served as the opener and received the loss. He tossed 1.2 innings.

Tri-City begins a three-game road trip tomorrow, Friday, June 27th against the Sussex County Miners. First pitch is scheduled for a 7:05 PM start.

FINAL | OTTAWA 8 | TRI-CITY 2

W: Alfredo Villa (3-2)

L: Cam Jones (0-1)

Time of Game: 2:25

Attendance: 4,412

BOX SCORE

The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23rd season in the Capital Region. The ValleyCats July 4th homestand will go from July 1-6. For more information, click here and for tickets, go to this link. Fans can also secure their ticket to fun by calling 518-629-CATS (2287) or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.