EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

First-Place Fisher Cats Start Three-Game Homestand on Tuesday, Could Welcome 5 Millionth Fan on Thursday

Published on August 13, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. - Holding a comfortable 10.5-game lead in playoff position heading into the final three weeks of the regular season, the first-place New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) are poised for their first Eastern League playoff appearance since the 2011 championship season.

After a 3-2 road trip, the Fisher Cats (67-48) return home on Tuesday to welcome the defending champion Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) in a brief three-game homestand. The Curve currently hold the wild card spot in the Western Division, but only have a three-game lead on third-place Harrisburg (Washington Nationals).

Fisher Cats vs. Altoona Curve (Tuesday - Thursday)

Tuesday, August 14 @ 7:05 p.m. - Tallboy Tuesday

The defending champs come to Manchester for the first and only time during the regular season, and fans can enjoy Tallboy Tuesday drink specials: $5 Miller, Coors, & Twisted Tea - 24oz - in the Brewhouse & Tiki Bar. Available until First Pitch.

Wednesday, August 15 @ 7:05 p.m. - Northwoods Law: NH Night

Fans will have the opportunity to meet the stars of the hit TV show, Northwoods Law: New Hampshire, in an autograph session from 5:30 p.m. to the end of the first inning on the stadium concourse.

Thursday, August 16 @ 7:05 p.m. - Atlas Fireworks, Thirsty Thursday, and Potential 5 Millionth Fan Celebration

At the current rate of attendance, the Fisher Cats are expecting to welcome the 5 millionth fan in franchise history on either Thursday, August 16 or Wednesday, August 22. The 5 millionth fan will be greeted at the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium gates with a surprise celebration, including 'ferocious fanfare' and an unparalleled prize pack:

4 Half-Season Tickets to the 2019 Fisher Cats Season

Two VIP Suite Tickets for a Year to Every SNHU Arena Event

Ice Cream for a Year, Courtesy of HP Hood

A Two-Night, Three-Day Stay at Steele Hill Resorts

$500 in T-Bones & Cactus Jack's Dining Certificates

$100 in Dunkin' Donuts Gift Cards

Dinner (with Car Service from Axis Coach) at the Foundry Restaurant

A Special Prize Pack from Northeast Delta Dental

Several other prizes yet to be announced

It's also Thirsty Thursday ($3 Domestics and $4 Import drafts - 12oz - from the 1st & 3rd Base Concession Stands), featuring a postgame Atlas Fireworks Show presented by U.S. Army. The Fisher Cats will also recognize participants in the 2018 Summer Reading All-Stars program, presented by Grappone Automotive Group.

For tickets to these games or any others throughout the 2018 season, visit NHFisherCats.com, call 603-641-2005 or visit the box office at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

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