EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Fisher Cats game preview for Tuesday

June 22, 2004 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Bowie opened a 5-0 lead after four innings and held off the Fisher Cats 9-6 in the opening game of a four-game series Monday night at Prince George's Stadium. The Baysox snapped a six-game losing streak. First baseman Walter Young (2-for-5) hit two homers and drove in five runs for the Baysox. He hit a three-run homer in the third and a two-run shot in the eighth. The home runs were his 17th and 18th of the season. Keith Reed went 3-for-5 and scored 2 runs while Mitchell Huggins hit his first home run of the season. Bowie starter Scott Rice (5-4) won for the fifth time this season. New Hampshire starter Ryan Houston (3-1) lost for the first time this season. Danny Solano plated two runs for the Fishers, and John-Ford Griffin hit a home run and scored twice.

The teams will play the next three nights, the only meeting of the year in Bowie.

The Fisher Cats return to Gill Stadium Friday night to open a series with the Portland Sea Dogs. For ticket availability, call 603-641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.

Pitching Match-up:

New Hampshire: LHP Gustavo Chacin

5-2, 5.00 vs. 2004

First appearance this year vs. Bowie

Bowie: RHP Dave Crouthers

5-2, 3.84 vs. 2004

First appearance this year vs. New Hampshire

Players to watch

RHP Adam Peterson was called up today by the Toronto Blue Jays. He left Manchester this morning after meeting with the media. In 27 games for the Fisher Cats, Peterson had 15 saves. Peterson, a Wichita State grad, is the first player to suit up for the Fishers to make the parent club. Peterson will be in uniform tonight when the Blue Jays play Tampa Bay. Shortstop Aaron Hill leads the team in hitting in the month of June. Hill, the team's second round draft pick last year, is 24-for-75, .320 in June. Tonight's starter Gustavo Chacin has had a very rough month. In three starts this month, he's given up 18 runs in 12.1 innings (13.14 ERA). Walter Young continues to be highly productive for Bowie. He has hit 4 HR, 3 doubles and driven in 9 runs over the last 8 games. Young's average is now up to a season high .242. He has had two hits in 6 of the last 10 Baysox games.

On the Internet

www.fishercatsradio.com

On radio

WKXL 1450 AM, Concord

WFEA, 1370 AM, Manchester

WNHV, 910 AM, White River Junction, VT

WTSV, 1230 AM, Claremont

Quick hits

This is the second of 8 meetings this year with the Baysox. Bowie leads the series 1-0.

The Fisher Cats are 18-14 on the road this season.

On deck

Wednesday at Bowie, 7:05 p.m. ET

Thursday at Bowie, 7:05 p.m. ET

Friday vs. Portland, 7:05 p.m. ET ---Notebook giveaway to first 1000 kids

Saturday vs. Portland, 5:05 p.m. ET ---Louisville Slugger giveaway to first 1000 kids

Sunday vs. Portland, 1:05 p.m. ET---Bobblehead giveaway to first 1000 kids

Monday vs. New Britain, 6:05 p.m. ET---Twi-night doubleheader, 2 seven-inning games will be played

Check out the New Hampshire Fisher Cats Statistics



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