Fisher Cats Game Preview
Published on June 29, 2004 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have moved to within a half-game of first place in the Northern Division of the Eastern League. New Hampshire swept a double-header from the New Britain Rock Cats Monday night. OF Maikel Jova hit the first walk-off homer in team history in a 5-4 win in Game 1. RHP Brandon League (3-3) pitched a scoreless seventh inning to earn the win.
In the nightcap, RHP Jamie Vermilyea (1-0) retired all 21 Rock Cats as the Fisher Cats won 2-0. The 22-year old product of the University of New Mexico was making his first Double-A start. Vermilyea's perfect game is the Eastern League's first since June 7, 2000. He threw 71 pitches (50 for strikes) and allowed only two balls out of the infield.
Vermilyea has now faced 34 batters as a member of the Fisher Cats, and retired them all.
New Britain failed to reach base the last 15 at-bats of yesterday's first game, so they enter tonight's game having been retired 36 consecutive times.
New Hampshire has won 5 straight and 10 of the last 12.
Tonight is Girls Night Out at Gill Stadium. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
The New Britain series continues with games tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. and Thursday at 12:05 p.m.
For ticket availability, call 603-641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.
Pitching Match-up:
New Hampshire---RHP Josh Banks
0-2, 8.53 in 2004
0-1, 6.00 in last 3 starts
0-1, 18.00 vs. New Britain in 2004 (2 starts)
New Britain---RHP Scott Baker
4-2, 2.15 in 2004
1-2, 3.13 in last 3 starts
1-1, 1.93 vs. New Hampshire in 2004 (2 starts)
Players to Watch:
RHP Josh Banks makes his sixth start for the Fisher Cats, still in search of his first win. Banks is making his 3rd start against New Britain. After two solid outings, Banks had a disappointing try June 24 vs. Bowie, in which he allowed 8 ER in 3.0 innings. OF Maikel Jova has a 6-game hitting streak. Jova has had hitting streaks of 12 and 11 games the year. He has reached base in 20 consecutive games. New Britain starter RHP Scott Baker makes his third start this month at Gill Stadium. He threw a 9-inning complete game shutout, 6-0, at Gill Stadium June 3rd. Then Baker was the losing pitcher June 8 in a 5-1 Fisher Cat win. OF Kevin West leads New Britain with 15 HR and 62 RBI. He is second to Reading's Ryan Howard in RBIs.
On the Internet:
www.fishercatsradio.com or www.wkxl1450.com
On the Radio:
Pre-game show at 6:35pm with Mike Murphy and Bob Lipman
WKXL-AM 1450, Concord
WTPL-FM 107.7 Hillsboro/Concord
WFEA-AM 1370, Manchester
WTSV-AM 1230, Claremont
WNHV-AM 910, White River Junction
Quick Hits:
New Hampshire leads the season series with the Rock Cats 7-4. New Hampshire is 3-1 at New Britain and 4-3 in Manchester. New Hampshire has best record in the Eastern Division in June, 17-10. The Fisher Cats are 36-11 this year when scoring first. New Britain is just 8-16 in one-run games this year.
On deck:
Wednesday vs. New Britain, 7:05 p.m. ET---Mike O'Malley bobblehead doll giveaway to first 1000 fans
Thursday vs. New Britain, 12:05 p.m. ET---Standing room only seats left, water bottle giveaway to first 1000 kids
Friday at Norwich, 6:05 p.m. ET---Twi-night doubleheader
Saturday at Norwich, 7:05 p.m. ET
Sunday at Norwich, 1:05 p.m. ET
Monday at Norwich, 7:05 p.m. ET
Tuesday at Altoona, 7:05 p.m. ET
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