EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

d'Arnaud Hits Team-Leading 16th Homer in 4-2 Loss to Erie

Published on August 9, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


(Manchester, NH)-Travis d'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored but the Fisher Cats dropped a 4-2 decision to Erie on Tuesday night at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Erie (56-59) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Audy Ciriaco (3-for-4, RBI) singled and scored on a double by Deik Scram.

The SeaWolves added a run in the top of the third inning, putting together three singles by Jamie Johnson, Gustavo Nunez and Justin Henry to make it 2-0.

Erie extended the lead to 3-0 in the sixth inning after Bryan Pounds singled and scored on a Ciriaco double.

Erie starter Casey Crosby (7-5) worked six scoreless innings, allowing three hits. He struck out eight before giving way to the bullpen. Tyler Stohr earned his second save of the season.

New Hampshire (63-52) scored in the bottom of the seventh inning. d'Arnaud doubled, moved up on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Yan Gomes.

After Cale Iorg added an RBI groundout in the top of the ninth for Erie, d'Arnaud homered for the Fisher Cats---the game's final run.

Joel Carreno (7-9) took the loss, allowing three runs in six innings. He gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out six. B. J. LaMura (two scoreless innings) and Frank Gailey finished up.

The Fisher Cats and SeaWolves meet again on Wednesday at 12:05pm. It will be a Camp Day and Splash Day and fans can play USA Subs Baseball Bingo. RHP Dustin McGowan will make an MLB rehab start for New Hampshire against Erie LHP Jay Voss (7-5, 3.59).

Radio coverage with Bob Lipman & Charlie Sherman begins with the OCE North America Pre-Game Show at 11:45am.

For Fisher Cats tickets, including 2011 Eastern League playoff tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.

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