News & notes

 The Tri-City Valleycats officially welcomed pitcher Kumar Rocker on Saturday prior to their game vs. Windy City. Rocker will make his 'Cats debut June 4 at home vs. Trois-Riveres, one of the Canadian teams in the Frontier League.

The Cardiac 'Cats then went out and walked off the Thunderbolts for the 2nd straight night, 7-6. Jesus Lujano drove in the game winner for the 2nd straight night, as the 'Cats have now won three in a row, and clinched their third straight series win. The series finale is scheduled for 5 pm this afternoon, weather permitting.

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Speaking of weather, it was inclement weather in Florida that kept the Jacksonville Sharks from their rematch with the Albany Empire Saturday night at MVP Arena. The game was postponed, and they'll play today, also at 5 pm. If the Empire loses, they can always blame the Sharks for bringing the storms with them......! Just kidding.

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The Albany Patroons will close the home portion of their schedule Friday at the Washington Avenue Armory, but they made an emphatic statement last night in blowing out the Tri-State Admirals, 139-79.

Anthony Moe had 26 points to lead 8 Patroons in double figures in what was likely another sparse crowd due to the Valleycats playing across the river at Bruno Stadium. The only competition the Pats would have next week would be high school baseball at The Joe, unless the Empire have another home game.