EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Homestand Preview - August 21-23

Published on August 18, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. - The following is a preview of the special events coming to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium during the upcoming series with the Binghamton Mets from August 21-23.

Kids Run the Show - Thirteen lucky contest winners will receive the opportunity to take the reins in professional baseball and bring you the Fisher Cats Entertainment Experience as they assume roles for the day such as manager, PA announcer, and scoreboard operator, among others.

Doubleheader: Saturday night - On Saturday, we'll play two seven-inning games to make up for the postponed game on June 21. First pitch of game one is at 6:05 p.m.

Don Zimmer Bobblehead - On Sunday, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Don Zimmer bobblehead courtesy of Manchester Community College. Zimmer's family, including his daughter who lives in Windham, N.H. will be in attendance to throw out a first pitch.

OPPONENT

The Binghamton Mets are currently in second place of the Eastern League division, trailing Reading by 3.5 games with a 65-54 record on the season.

BINGHAMTON PROSPECTS

Gavin Cecchini (SS) - Cecchini was drafted by the Mets as the twelfth pick overall in the 2012 draft and is ranked fifth on the list of top prospects in the Mets' organization. The twenty-one-year-old has appeared in 107 games for Binghamton this season, with a .316 average. He has smashed 7 homers and has 51 RBI's.

Gabriel Ynoa (RHP)- Ynoa was signed by the Mets on November 19th, 2009. The twenty-two-year-old carries a 3.86 ERA with an 8-8 record on the season with Binghamton.

PROMOTIONS

Friday, August 21: It's Kids Run the Show day presented by TD Bank at the stadium. There will be an Atlas Fireworks presentation following the game.

Saturday, August 22: The Fisher Cats make up a rained out day with a doubleheader. They will play two seven-inning games, the first beginning at 6:05 p.m. We're celebrating Comic-Con Night at the ballpark and fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero. It's also Faith & Family Night before the game. Fisher Cats players and coaches will take part in a pre-game ceremony where fans will be able to talk about their faith with them. Following the game, Atlas Fireworks will illuminate the sky.

Sunday, August 23: The Fisher Cats are celebrating the life of baseball legend Don Zimmer, giving away Zimmer Bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark courtesy of Manchester Community College. NHPTV's Daniel Tiger will be making a special guest appearance, taking pictures with fans and roaming the concourse during the game. Following the game, kids can run the bases presented by Buyers Beware.

Tickets are available by visiting www.nhfishercats.com, stopping by the box office at the ballpark, or by calling (603) 641-2005. For more information on the above events, please contact Tom Gauthier at [email protected].

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