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'Cats Bounce Back, Take Game 2 in Quebec

August 11, 2022 - Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release


QUEBEC CITY, QC - Following dropping game one to the East-leading Quebec Capitales due to a late home run on Tuesday, the 'Cats looked to get even on Wednesday in the middle game of the three-game set, and set up a rubber match on Thursday.

Southpaw Ryan Williamson took the hill for the 'Cats, and would battle for five innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 4 hits, before turning it over to the 'Cats bullpen. Relievers Neil Abbatiello, Adam Hofacket, and Trey Cochran-Gill would not surrender a hit or run. The only two base runners that would reach against the Tri-City bullpen would do so on the free pass, with 1 walk by Abbatiello and Cochran-Gill respectively.

After breaking into the score column first courtesy of a Carson McCusker RBI double, scoring Denis Phipps, in the top of the 4th, the 'Cats would immediately lose the lead in the bottom half of the frame. The 'Cats responded with a 3-run top of the 5th, courtesy of home runs by Brantley Bell and Brad Zunica. The first of Zunica's two home runs on the night would claim a lead the 'Cats would hold on to for the rest of the night.cDenis Phipps would also homer in the contest.

The statement win came with a side of history. ValleyCats second baseman Brantley Bell entered the day tied with former 'Cat Juan Silverio's franchise record for most hits in a single-season (107). With a 3-for-5 night, Brantley has moved into sole possession of first place in hits in a single-season, surpassing the record set by Silverio last season with a single in the top of the first, extending his hitting streak to 22 games.

FINAL | TRI-CITY (40-32) 9 QUEBEC (47-27) 3

W: Ryan Williamson (3-4)

L: Michael Austin (7-5)

The ValleyCats and Capitales are back tomorrow in the rubber match of the three-game set before the 'Cats head home for a huge homestand against the Greys and Titans starting on Friday, August 12th. Get your tickets at the box office, by calling 518-629-CATS, or by logging on tcvalleycats.com.

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