Fisher Cats And Phillies For Three This Weekend
Published on April 30, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Trenton Thunder, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (13-7) return home to open a seven-game homestand beginning tonight at 6:35pm against the Reading Phillies (8-12). The Fisher Cats boast the top spot in the Eastern League's Eastern Division and, with their 13 victories, have already guaranteed themselves the best April in franchise history-regardless of tonight's outcome.
Speaking of tonight, right-hander Kyle Drabek (3-1, 3,80) seeks to become the league's first four-game winner when he is slated to pitch against his former team in the opener of a three-game series. The R-Phils counter with righty Drew Naylor (1-2, 4.86). Drabek's only defeat came at the hands of the Phillies on April 14, while Naylor's lone victory came against the Fisher Cats on April 12.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm, and an Atlas Fireworks Showfollows the game. Radio coverage begins at 6:15pm with Mike Murphy and Bob Lipman on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network. Tonight is Indian Head Athletics Scholar-Athlete Night at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.
The Phillies took two out of three from the Fisher Cats in Reading April 12-14, and that remains the only series New Hampshire has dropped this season.
Here are the other pitching probables for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday:
RHP Vance Worley (1-2, 5.23) @ RHP Randy Boone (1-2, 3.38), 1:35pm
Sunday:
RHP Phillippe Aumont (1-1, 3.32) @ RHP Zach Stewart (1-1, 5.02), 1:35pm
WEATHER GUARANTEE WEEKEND
The Fisher Cats have guaranteed the weather for the entire three-game series with the Phillies between tonight, April 30, and Sunday, May 2. If the scheduled gametime temperature is not at least 70 degrees for any of the three games, all fans in attendance will be able to turn in their used tickets from that game for a ticket to any future Monday-Wednesday non-Portland Sea Dogs game during the 2010 season!
NH LOTTERY GIVING AWAY STEVEN TYLER SIGNED MOTORCYCLE TONIGHT
Tonight, the New Hampshire Lottery will be on site at Merchantsauto.com Stadium to hold the first of two drawings of a custom Dirico Motorcycle (Prostreet model) signed by Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith. The lucky winner will be chosen from all eligible entries by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and will be drawn right before the start of the Fisher Cats game against the Reading Phillies. If you didn't get your entry in time for this drawing just pick up a $5 Dream On Aerosmith instant ticket at any New Hampshire Lottery retailer. Scratch it and if you reveal a motorcycle, enter that ticket for your chance to win the second motorcycle.
KENTUCKYDERBY PARTY/HS BASEBALL SERIES ON SATURDAY, MAY 1
It will be a busy Saturday at Merchantsauto.com Stadium. First, the 1:35pm Fisher Cats/Reading Phillies game represents the final Saturday afternoon start time of the season in New Hampshire. Beginning on May 15 (vs. Portland), all remaining Saturday home games will begin at 7:05pm, followed by Atlas Fireworks Shows.
The first 2,000 fans in attendance on May 1 will receive a reversible Fisher Cats Bucket Hat, courtesy of Coca-Cola. Gates open at 12:30pm for the 1:35pm game.
Following the game, fans are invited to gather in the Samuel Adams Bar & Grillfor the inaugural Fisher Cats Kentucky Derby Party. Watch the most exciting two minutes in sports on one of the 11-flat screen HD televisions the bar & grill has to offer while enjoying drink specials with fellow horse racing enthusiasts.
Also on Saturday, the Bedford Bulldogs take on the Hollis/Brookline Cavaliers in an NHIAA baseball showdown right after the conclusion of the Fisher Cats/Phillies game. Both Bedford and Hollis/Brookline were able to schedule their Class I regular season game as part of a special fundraiser known as the High School Baseball Series. For a complete list of this year's scheduled High School/AAU/Men's League Baseball games, or for more information on how teams can play a game at Merchantsauto.com Stadium while raising money at the same time, reach out to the Fisher Cats Group Sales Department at (603) 641-2005or groupsales@nhfishercats.com.
EARLY MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY, MAY 2
With the Fisher Cats on the road for Mother's Day, the team is honoring Moms this Sunday, May 2, by donning pink jerseys for their 1:35pm game against the Phillies. In addition, the first 1,000 Moms through the gates will receive a free Fisher Cats Tote Bag, courtesy of Catholic Medical Center. After the game, Moms and kids will get the chance to run the bases, courtesy of the New Hampshire Division of Liquor Enforcement.
NEXT UP: THE NEW BRITAIN ROCK CATS
After Reading leaves town, the New Britain Rock Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, make their first visit of the year to Merchantsauto.com Stadium for a four-game set from Monday, May 3, to Thursday, May 6. All games begin at 6:35pm.
The Fisher Cats swept a three-game series at New Britain Stadium to open the 2010 season, and things have not gotten much better for the Rock Cats. Entering tonight's game at Portland, New Britain (4-15) has the worst record in the league, trailing New Hampshire by 8.5 games in the Eastern Division standings.
MONDAY NIGHT IS MANCHESTER SOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE NIGHT
This Monday, May 3, is Manchester South Little League Nightat Merchantsauto.com Stadium. Less than a month after the league had two dugouts at Precourt Park destroyed by vandals, all the players in the league have been invited to take part in a special pre-game parade prior to the Fisher Cats/Rock Cats 6:35pm game, and they will each be given a complimentary ticket to the game.
Fans wishing to help the league raise money to recover from the vandalism can purchase tickets through the special promo code 'HELPSOUTH' on www.nhfishercats.com. For every premium box seat ($12), field box seat ($10) and box seat ($8) ticket purchased through that 'HELPSOUTH' promo code, $4 will go directly to the South Little League.
Monday night is also U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night.
2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION COMING TUESDAY, MAY 4
The Fisher Cats, in partnership with the NH Department of Education and the New Hampshire Business Education Association (NHBEA), present the second annual Celebration of Educationon Tuesday, May 4. Teachers from all across the Granite State were designated by school administrators for their dedication to education, and many of those teachers will be honored on the field prior to the Fisher Cats/Rock Cats 6:35pm game. Special dignitaries will include Governor John Lynch; Virginia Barry, Commissioner of NH Department of Education; Barbara Wirth, VP of NHBEA; and Eric Nash, Winnacunnet High School Science Teacher and NH Teacher of the Year.
The first 2,500 fans in attendance on May 4 will receive a free Fisher Cats Magnetic Schedule, courtesy of Freihofer's Bakeries.
STUDENT RECOGNITION NIGHTS HIGHLIGHT WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
While the teachers will bask in the limelight on Tuesday, the students return to the forefront on both Wednesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 6. TheCommunity College System of New Hampshire Reading Challenge Recognition Nightis slated for Wednesday, prior to the 6:35pm Fisher Cats/Rock Cats game, and U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night headlines the Thursday 6:35pm game.
The homestand ends in grand style with an Atlas Fireworks Showfollowing Thursday's game.
Eastern League Stories from April 30, 2010
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- Curve Powers Through Senators - Harrisburg Senators
- Curve Hold Off Senators With 7-4 Win - Altoona Curve
- Righty Fires Seven Scoreless Innings as Richmond Wins Fourth Straight - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Thunder Come Back and Beat Erie 11-5 - Trenton Thunder
- Sea Dogs Start Home Stand With 13-4 Victory over New Britian - Portland Sea Dogs
- Three HRs help Fisher Cats beat Phillies, 6-3, on Friday night - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Fisher Cats And Phillies For Three This Weekend - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Richmond Flying Squirrels Game Notes - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Sea Dogs To Host College Fair On May 4th - Portland Sea Dogs
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