'Cats Take Rubber Game with Sudden Death Victory
May 29, 2025 - Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (8-6) defeated the Down East Bird Dawgs (7-8) 4-3 in Sudden Death in 11 innings on Thursday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Education Day #2 was presented by Transfinder, and featured a sold-out crowd of 5,018 fans.
Down East struck in the fourth. Arlo Mayrnczak walked Emmanuel Tapia. Yassel Pino doubled Tapia to third. Joe Johnson picked up an RBI infield single. Trotter Harlan singled, which loaded the bases. Gehrig Ebel knocked in a run with a single. Afterward, Kam Guidry lifted a sac fly to put the Bird Dawgs on top, 3-0.
Tri-City got on the board in the sixth. Oscar Campos, Kyle Novak, and Jake Reinisch each singled to load the bases against Drew Durst. Ian Walters lifted a sac fly to cut the deficit to 3-1.
The ValleyCats added in the seventh. Dylan Broderick ripped a two-out single against Nate Roof. Javeyan Williams then walked. Campos singled in a run. Cameron Masterman bobbled the ball in left field on the same play, allowing Williams to score and make it a 3-3 ballgame.
Marynczak received a no-decision. He pitched five frames, yielding three runs on four hits, walking three, and striking out three.
Durst was also handed a no-decision. He threw six innings, giving up one run on five hits, walking three, and striking out four.
The 'Cats opted to play defense in Sudden Death. Luke Trueman (3-0) earned the win. He pitched a scoreless 11 th, walking one, and working out of a first and second jam with a game-ending 6-4-3-2 double play. Duke Brotherton and Liu Fuenmayor bridged the gap to Trueman with five shoutout frames in relief.
Because of the rules of Sudden Death, since the Bird Dawgs did not score, the ValleyCats received an automatic run and won 4-3. This home win is presented by Catholic Charities USA.
Tri-City begins a three-game set at "The Joe" against the Ottawa Titans tomorrow, Friday, May 30 th. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM.
FINAL (11) | TRI-CITY 4 | DOWN EAST 3
W: Luke Trueman (3-0)
Time of Game: 3:03
Attendance: 5,018
The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23 rd season in the Capital Region. May 30 th will be 80's Night/Youth Baseball Night #1 with postgame fireworks sponsored by Price Chopper/Market 32. Little Leagues are encouraged to attend and wear their team uniforms. Little Leaguers will have the opportunity to throw first pitches, stand with the ValleyCats players in the outfield for the National Anthem as part of our baseball buddies program, announce the players live around the stadium as the Junior PA, and go on the airwaves as a Junior Broadcaster. Jam out to our 80's Night playlist and revel in our special on-field promos tomorrow evening. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the first pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM. 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.
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