'Cats Sweep Capitales, Win Sixth Straight
FL Tri-City ValleyCats

'Cats Sweep Capitales, Win Sixth Straight

July 27, 2025 - Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release


TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (38-26) defeated the Québec Capitales (46-20) 5-4 on Sunday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium.

Québec struck in the opening frame. Ruben Castro singled off Mikell Manzano. Castro moved to second after a single from Kyle Crowl. Jarrod Belbin reached on a fielder's choice and Castro advanced to third. Belbin and Castro executed a double steal to provide the Capitales with a 1-0 advantage.

Josh Leslie homered in the third to tie the game, 1-1. It was Leslie's first home run with Tri-City.

Crowl hit a solo shot to begin the sixth. Anthony Quirion singled before Justin Gideon went deep to put Québec on top, 4-1,

Leslie was hit by a pitch in the home half of the sixth. Julian Boyd singled and Demias Jimerson walked to load the bases. David Glancy greeted Ryo Kohigashi with a two-run double. Jake Reinisch then followed up with a go-ahead two-run single to make it a 5-4 contest.

Sakurai received a no-decision. He pitched 5.1 innings, giving up four runs on three hits, walking one, and striking out five.

Manzano (5-4) earned the win. He threw 6.2 innings, allowing for runs on seven hits, walking one, and striking out five. Liu Fuenmayor recorded his seventh save of the season. He threw 2.1 scoreless innings, yielding one hit, and striking out one.

Kohigashi (0-1) received the loss. He lasted 0.2 innings, giving up one run on three hits, striking out one.

Tri-City returns to "The Joe" on Tuesday, July 29 th to begin a three-game set against the New York Boulders. First pitch is scheduled for an 11 AM start.

FINAL | TRI-CITY 5 | QUÉBEC 4

W: Mikell Manzano (5-4)

L: Ryo Kohigashi (0-1)

Time of Game: 2:22

Attendance: 1,851

The ValleyCats continue their 23 rd season in the Capital Region. On July 30 th, it's Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night. Show of your Capital Region pride as the first 1,000 fans will receive a Deion Sanders Bobblehead presented by Cordell & Cordell.

The football and baseball star played for the Albany-Colonie Yankees in 1989 and is the only player ever to appear in a World Series and a Super Bowl. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the first pitch is scheduled for a 6:30 PM start. Secure your ticket to fun here. Fans can also purchase tickets by calling 518-629-CATS (2287) or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.

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