TROY, NY - It was a scorching hot afternoon game for the Valleycats on Sunday afternoon, as they looked to avoid a sweep and break a seven game losing streak. "I think this is a win that we needed to get us back on track," said Tri-City closer Trey Cochran-Gill, who came in to earn a two inning save in the Valleycats 4-2 win over the Jackals. With the win, they avoided being swept by New Jersey and snapped their losing streak. - Advertisement - Denis Phipps got things started for the 'Cats in the bottom of the first inning, as he hit a home run for the second straight day. The two-run shot, that stayed just inside the foul pole in left, provided an early lead for starting pitcher Parker Kelly.