ValleyCats Earn Third Consecutive Series Win
FLORENCE, KY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (14-7) took the rubber game 8-3 over the Florence Y’alls (9-12) on Thursday at Thomas More Stadium.
Dylan Broderick led off the game for Tri-City with a single off Eli Majick. Oscar Campos grounded out and Broderick moved to second. John McHenry singled in a run to give the ValleyCats a 1-0 lead.
Tri-City added in the fifth. Josh Leslie doubled, stole third, and scored on a groundout from Josue Urdaneta to make it a 2-0 contest.
The ‘Cats added five runs in the seventh, and Ian Walters highlighted the frame with a two-run single to pull Tri-City ahead, 7-0.
Florence got on the board in the bottom of the seventh. Eddie Javier Jr. singled off Ross Thompson. Brendan Bobo launched a two-run homer to make it a 7-2 game.
McHenry doubled off Zane Robbins in the ninth, and went to third on a passed ball. Walters drove in his third run of the game with a single to provide the ValleyCats with a 8-2 advantage.
The Y’alls did not go down quietly in the bottom of the ninth. Tyler Shaneyfelt singled off Liu Fuenmayor. Shaneyfelt moved to second on a passed ball, and Heladio Moreno reached on a dropped third strike. Hank Zeisler then singled in a run to cut the deficit to 8-3. Fuenmayor secured the final out to seal the series win.
Stephen Still (3-1) earned the victory. He hurled six scoreless innings, yielding five hits, walking three, and striking out five.
Majick (1-1) received the loss. He pitched six frames, surrendering two runs on six hits, and struck out five.
The ValleyCats begin a three-game set in Avon, OH tomorrow, Friday, June 6th against the Lake Erie Crushers. First pitch is scheduled for a 7:05 PM start.
FINAL | TRI-CITY 8 | FLORENCE 3
W: Stephen Still (3-1)
L: Eli Majick (1-1)
Time of Game: 2:50
The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23rd season in the Capital Region. The ValleyCats and Built2Win will showcase the best high school baseball talent across New York’s Capital Region. Joseph L. Bruno Stadium will host the 518 Futures High School Baseball Classic for the fifth time on Sunday, June 8th. Gates will open at 3 PM and the Home Run Derby begins at 3:30 PM. The Futures Classic Game will start at 5:30 PM. Tickets are just $6. Secure your ticket to fun here, calling 518-629-CATS (2287), or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.