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Future Red Sox and Mega Blast Fireworks Highlight Fourth of July Weekend

July 3, 2019 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) return home to Delta Dental Stadium on Thursday for a four-game Fourth of July Weekend series against the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox), featuring three spectacular Mega Blast Atlas Fireworks shows and a look at the future stars of Fenway Park.

Although the Fisher Cats (5-10) are off to a slow start in the second half playoff race, they're still just 4.5 games out of the top spot in the Eastern Division. The Sea Dogs (6-8) enter Wednesday on a three-game winning streak, and feature five of Boston's top 10 prospects according to MLB.com.

The No. 2 prospect in the Red Sox system, Bobby Dalbec, currently leads the Eastern League with 17 home runs, while No. 8 prospect C.J. Chatam ranks second in the league with a .322 batting average.

Portland OF Jarren Duran, who played with Fisher Cats OF Brock Lundquist at Long Beach State, was recently named to the MLB All-Star Futures Game, and is batting .327 between Advanced-A and Double-A as the Red Sox No. 9 prospect.

The Sea Dogs pitching staff features two of Boston's best young arms: Eastern League All-Star Tanner Houck (No. 5 prospect) and recently promoted Bryan Mata (No. 7). Houck is scheduled to pitch on Saturday night, while Mata is slated for the Sunday afternoon series finale.

The Fisher Cats have four Eastern League All-Stars of their own in IF Santiago Espinal, IF Nash Knight, OF Forrest Wall, and LHP Zach Logue, who is scheduled to start on Thursday. The addition of 2017 first-round pick Logan Warmoth has bolstered the offense, which overcame a 5-1 deficit on Monday night en route to a dramatic 7-5 win in Reading.

Thursday, July 4 @ 7:05 p.m. - NH Lottery's Megabucks Mega Blast Fireworks Extravaganza

Nothing says Fourth of July like Fisher Cats baseball and Mega Blast Atlas Fireworks! The NH Lottery is taking it up a notch for Independence Day, with their annual Megabucks Mega Blast Fireworks Extravaganza.

Friday, July 5 @ 7:05 p.m. - Atlas Fireworks + Pride Night

The Fisher Cats will blast off another spectacular Atlas Fireworks Show, presented by Hyundai, as the holiday weekend continues. The team will also welcome and celebrate the diverse communities that make America a unique and wonderful country.

Saturday, July 6 @ 7:05 p.m. - Atlas Fireworks + Gatos Feroces

Presented by Cricket Wireless, the Fisher Cats will suit up as Gatos Feroces de New Hampshire for the third Copa De La Diversion Night of 2019, celebrating Latinx culture and values. The Fisher Cats Latinx players will choose the soundtrack for Saturday's themed Atlas Fireworks show.

Sunday, July 7 @ 1:35 p.m. - Mountain Men Sunday + Kids Run the Bases

The 2019 Sunday tradition continues! The Fisher Cats will become the Mountain Men in the series finale, featuring hats, jerseys and logos honoring the Old Man of the Mountain, and one of the finalists in the original Name the Team contest in 2004. Kids Run the Bases after the game, thanks to the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement.

For tickets to these games or any other, visit NHFisherCats.com, call 603-641-2005 or stop by the box office at Delta Dental Stadium.

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