EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Fisher Cats play Wednesday in Binghamton

Published on July 21, 2004 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have won the first two games of a big mid-week series in Binghamton, moving to within a game of the first place Mets in the Northern Division of the Eastern League. Fisher Cats pitcher Gustavo Chacin worked seven no-hit innings and earned his 10th win in last night's 2-0 win over Binghatmon. Reliever Travis Thompson did not allow a hit in the eighth inning, but Mets shortstop Gil Velazquez led off the ninth with a single, the only hit Binghamton had in the game.

In winning three straight games, Fisher Cat pitchers have allowed a total of seven hits.

The Fisher Cats return to Gill Stadium Friday night to open a series with the Trenton Thunder, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Good tickets remain for all three games with Trenton. For tickets, call 603-641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.

Tonight's Pitching Match-up:
New Hampshire: RHP Josh Banks
1-4, 6.14 in 2004
1-2, 3.26 in last 3 starts
First appearance this year vs. Binghamton

Binghamton: RHP Ken Chenard
6-2, 5.01 in 2004
2-1, 2.65 in last 3 starts
First appearance this year vs. New Hampshire

Players to watch:
DH John-Ford Griffin is hitting .294 with 6 HR and 15 RBI in 18 games in July. Griffin has hit 3 homers in his last five games. He has hit 5 homers against Binghamton in 2004. Last night's winning pitcher Gustavo Chacin improved to 3-0, 1.09 in 4 starts in July. His next scheduled turn in the rotation should be Sunday at Gill Stadium against Trenton. Met shortstop Chase Lambin has 10 RBI's over his last 10 games. He's 11-36, .306 over 10 games.

On the Internet
www.fishercatsradio.com

On the radio (with Mike Murphy)
WKXL 1450 AM, Concord
WFEA 1370 AM, Manchester
WTSV 1230 AM, Claremont
WNHV 910 AM, White River Junction

Quick hits
This is the 13th of 20 meetings this year with the Mets. The series is tied at 6-6. The Fisher Cats have won three straight in the series.

On deck
Thursday at Binghamton, 7:00 p.m. ET
Friday vs. Trenton, 7:05 p.m. ET---NASCAR night with water bottle giveaway to first 1000 fans
Saturday vs. Trenton, 5:05 p.m. ET---Baseball card giveaway to first 1000 fans
Sunday vs. Trenton, 1:05 p.m. ET---Parents Day/Family Day with playing card giveaway to first 1000 fans
Tuesday at New Britain, 7:05 p.m. ET
Wednesday at New Britain, 7:05 p.m. ET

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