Early Runs, Lawrence Lead to 7-4 Win at Erie
Published on August 5, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
ERIE, Pa. - The Fisher Cats jumped out to an early 5-0 lead on Tuesday night, and then rode another strong start by Casey Lawrence to a 7-4 win over the Erie SeaWolves. Lawrence earned his ninth victory as the Fisher Cats (their final multi-series road trip of 2014.
The first two runs for the Fisher Cats (56-60) came in similar situations. In the first inning, with runners at the corners, Cory Aldridge delivered a two-out single to right field to plate one run. Two innings later, with one man at third, Aldridge came through with another two-out RBI to give New Hampshire a 2-0 lead.
They tacked on three more in the fifth against Erie starter Warwick Saupold (L; 7-10). Jon Berti started the scoring with his second double, which plated Jorge Flores for a 3-0 lead. Matt Newman followed with a two-run single for a 5-0 advantage.
Erie (56-60) began to claw back against Lawrence (W; 9-5) in the bottom of the fourth. They scored two runs in that frame on a single and a force out. After the Fisher Cats scored on an error in the sixth, Erie pushed back with two in the bottom of the inning on a home run, a double, and a single, all with two outs.
That's all that Lawrence would allow as he pitched seven innings, the fourth straight outing he's gone at least that long. He tied his season and career high by allowing 11 hits, but only two went for extra bases. The righty walked just one with three strikeouts.
Mike McDade capped the scoring for the Fisher Cats with a sac fly in the ninth. He was on base three times, adding a double to his resume. Berti, Andy Burns, and Aldridge all ended the night with two hits.
Dustin Antolin and Gregory Infante pitched the final two innings to secure the victory.
The teams continue the series on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Scott Copeland (7-7, 3.87) takes to the hill against Erie righty Jeff Ferrell (7-7, 5.27). Radio coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. with Tom Gauthier on WGIR 610 AM and www.nhfishercats.com.
The Fisher Cats return home to begin a six-game stand on Tuesday night against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The opener of the series features a Fungo Bobblehead giveaway courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental. Tickets are available by visiting www.nhfishercats.com, stopping by the Fisher Cats ticket office, or by calling (603) 641-2005.
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