EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Jackson Has 3 Hits in 5-2 Loss at Reading

April 9, 2012 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


READING, Pa. - Justin Jackson had three hits and drove home a run for the Fisher Cats on Monday night, but the Reading Phillies pounded out five runs against big leaguer Brett Cecil to beat the Fisher Cats, 5-2. The loss is the second straight for the Fisher Cats, leaving them at 2-2 on their season-opening road trip.

Jackson's big night started with the Fisher Cats trailing 1-0 in the top of the second inning. With two outs, Ryan Goins drew a walk before Jackson nearly knocked down the center field with a triple. Goins scored to tie the game at 1-1.

An inning later the Fisher Cats re-took the lead thanks to a two-out single from Brad Glenn. With runners at first and second, Glenn knocked home A.J. Jimenez for his third RBI of the season and a 2-1 lead.

From there, the offense belonged to the Phillies. In the bottom of the third, Michael Spidale delivered a two-run single against Cecil to put the Phils on top 3-2. A few innings later, with two outs in the sixth, Tyson Gillies launched a long two-run homer to push the lead to 5-2.

Cecil (L; 0-1) took the loss in his first Double-A start since 2008. He pitched 6.2 innings, but allowed five runs on 11 hits, striking out seven without issuing a walk.

The series now continues with the middle game on Tuesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. RHP Drew Hutchison (1-0, 3.60) draws the start against Reading RHP Jonathan Pettibone (0-0, 1.50). You can follow the action with Tom Gauthier beginning at 6:15 PM on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network and www.nhfishercats.com.

The Fisher Cats return home to Northeast Delta Dental for Opening Day on Thursday, April 12, against the New Britain Rock Cats at 6:35 PM. The game features Atlas Fireworks and a Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Elliot Urgent Care at River's Edge. Tickets are available at www.nhfishercats.com, by calling 603-641-2005, and at the Northeast Delta Dental Box Office.

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