EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Cannon launches two homeruns in Fisher Cats win over Altoona

Published on June 11, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Manchester, NH - Chip Cannon went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs to power the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to an 11-5 win over the Altoona Curve Sunday afternoon at MerchantsAuto.com Stadium.

Cannon and David Smith (3-for-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI) hit back-to-back home runs for New Hampshire (27-33) in the bottom of the seventh inning, capping a three-run frame against Altoona reliever James Johnson.

Mike MacDonald (6-3) earned the win, allowing four runs -three earned- on nine hits in six innings. Jim Bullard (2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER) and Tracy Thorpe (1 IP, 0 R) came out of the bullpen to finish the game.

Matt Lorenzo (0-1) , making his Eastern League debut, suffered the defeat for Altoona (36-25). Lorenzo was reached for five runs on four hits and four walks in three-plus innings.

The Fisher Cats have an off day on Monday before visiting Trenton for three games. Kyle Yates (2-5, 4.70) is scheduled to pitch against heralded New York Yankee prospect Philip Hughes (2-3, 4.46). New Hampshire will return to MerchantsAuto.com Stadium for a three-game series with the Portland Sea Dogs beginning Friday night. For more information, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.

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