ValleyCats Drop Seesaw Battle in Series Finale

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ValleyCats Drop Seesaw Battle in Series Finale

June 12, 2025 - Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release


TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats (18-9) fell 10-5 to the Gateway Grizzlies (17-12) on Thursday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Military/Veterans Appreciation Night presented by STRIDE Adaptive Sports.

Gateway opened the scoring for the first time in the series. Gabe Holt jumped on the first pitch of the game for a solo homer off Easton Klein. D.J. Stewart doubled and Dale Thomas lifted a two-run jack to give the Grizzlies a 3-0 lead.

Tri-City responded in the bottom of the first. Oscar Campos and Kyle Novak drew back-to-back two out walks against Gage Vailes. Jake Reinisch and Ian Walters picked up back-to-back RBI singles to cut the deficit to 3-2.

The ValleyCats evened the game, 3-3, in the fifth. Josue Urdaneta doubled, moved to third on a wild pitch, and came around on a sac fly from Cam Jones.

Campos singled and Novak walked in the sixth. Reinisch singled in a run. Walters picked up an RBI fielder's choice against Dom Velasquez to pull Tri-City ahead, 5-3.

Thomas singled in the seventh. Mark Shallenberger was then hit by a pitch. Edwin Mateo singled to load the bases before Corbin Shaw lifted a sac fly to make it a 5-4 contest.

Gateway opened the floodgates with a six-run eighth, taking advantage of four walks in the frame.

Klein received a no-decision. He tossed seven innings, allowing four runs on seven hits, and struck out four.

Vailes received a no-decision. He pitched five frames, surrendering five runs on six hits, walking three, and striking out two.

Velasquez (1-0) earned the win. He tossed two perfect frames. Duke Brotherton (0-2) was handed the loss.

Tri-City begins a four-game series with the Brockton Rox tomorrow, Friday, June 13th, at "The Joe". First pitch is scheduled for a 6:30 PM start.

FINAL | GATEWAY 10 | TRI-CITY 5

W: Dom Velasquez (1-0)

L: Duke Brotherton (0-2)

Attendance: 2,841

Time of Game: 2:46

The ValleyCats continue their All-Star campaign and 23rd season in the Capital Region. Tri-City continues its homestand through June 15th, and fans can purchase tickets through this link. The ValleyCats have partnered with Built2Win to 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 Monday, June 16th. Gates will open at 4 PM and the Home Run Derby begins at 4:30 PM. The Futures Classic Game will start at 6:30 PM. Secure your ticket to fun here, calling 518-629-CATS (2287), or visiting the Joe Bruno Stadium Box Office.

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