Homestand Preview July 17-20
July 16, 2014 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The following is a look at what's coming to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium during our next homestand. The first place Red Sox affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs, come to town for a four-game series starting Thursday night.
OPPONENT
At the All-Star break the Portland Sea Dogs still top the Eastern Division standings (63-34). The next closest team is 4.5 games back. Just before the break, the Cats and Dogs played five in Portland. The Sea Dogs came out victorious, taking four of the five games. The Future Red Sox are 11-4 against the Fisher Cats this season.
TOP PROSPECTS
Henry Owens LHP- Owens throws his fastball in the low 90's and is the number 1 top prospect in the Red Sox organization according to MLB.com. This season he boasts an impressive 12-3 record with 111 strikeouts and a 2.21 ERA. Against the Fisher Cats, Owens is 2-0 with 12 strikeouts, 6 walks, and only 2 earned runs. He is scheduled to start on Saturday night.
Blake Swihart C- Swihart is the number 3 top prospect in the Red Sox Organization according to MLB.com. So far this season he has hit .296 with 10 HR, 48 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. Against the Fisher Cats, Swihart has posted 9 runs on 14 hits.
PROMOTIONS
Thursday, July 17: Post-game Atlas Fireworks as well as Goodwill Night, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Northern New England. Fans can bring items to donate to Goodwill and receive a free ticket to a future Fisher Cats game! Friday, July 18: Post-game Atlas Fireworks presented by Trusted Choice Saturday, July 19: 50th Celebration of the New Hampshire Lottery and post-game Atlas Fireworks presented by NH Lottery! USA Subs Baseball Bingo will be played during the game. Sunday, July 20: Christmas in July and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free Fisher Cats Hat, courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental! After the game, Kids Run the Bases presented by Buyers Beware!
Tickets are available by visiting www.nhfishercats.com, stopping by the box office at the ballpark, or by calling (603) 641-2005. For more information on the above events, please contact Tom Gauthier at tgauthier@nhfishercats.com.
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