EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Early Lead Fizzles in 'Cats Loss

Published on July 12, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


PORTLAND, ME - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) saw an early four-run advantage wither away in a 5-4 loss to the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) Thursday night at Hadlock Field.

The Fisher Cats jumped in front in the first. Dalton Pompey singled in his return to New Hampshire and Bo Bichette walked then Cavan Biggio delivered a run with a single. Max Pentecost homered two batters later to make it 4-0.

Portland's first run came across in the bottom of the second inning. Tate Matheny singled, moved to second on a groundout, scoring on a single by Jhon Nunez to make it 4-1.

Michael Chavis, Baseball America's second ranked Red Sox prospect, pulled the Sea Dogs to within 4-3 with a home run in the bottom of the fifth inning after Jeremy Rivera reached on a bunt single, but 'Cats starter Josh DeGraaf was otherwise solid over 5.2 innings of work.

Portland took the lead for the first time in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the bases loaded, Danny Mars scored on a passed ball. Chavis scored on a sacrifice fly by Tate Matheny to make it 5-4.

Dedgar Jimenez worked the first six innings for Portland. Travis Lakins (W, 2-2), Josh Taylor and Jordan Weems (S, 3) each worked an inning of scoreless relief. New Hampshire reliever Kirby Snead (L, 2-3) took the loss.

Harold Ramirez logged his second consecutive three-hit performance for the Fisher Cats.

The Sea Dogs and New Hampshire Fisher Cats meet again on Friday at 7:00 PM. LHP Tayler Saucedo will go for New Hampshire while RHP Teddy Stankiewicz is scheduled to start for Portland. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. with the Fisher Cats Pregame Show on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network.

The Fisher Cats return to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Monday to open a series with the Trenton Thunder (NY Yankees). Join us as we recognize participants in the 2018 Summer Reading All-Stars, presented by Grappone Automotive Group. For tickets, visit nhfishercats.com.

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