EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Jenkins Debuts For Fisher Cats, But Falls 2-0 to Richmond

Published on June 11, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


(Manchester, NH)-Mike McDade and Ricardo Nanita had two hits each for the Fisher Cats on Saturday night, but Richmond plated the only two runs, taking a 2-0 win before 6,470 on Saturday night at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Richmond (30-31) broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the top of the seventh inning. Jose Flores and Ryan Lormand drew walks and both scored on a double into the left field corner by Justin Christian (3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI)

Those were the only two runs allowed in the Double-A debut by Chad Jenkins, Toronto's top draft pick in 2009 (Kennesaw State), who was making his first start for New Hampshire (37-24). Jenkins allowed six hits, walked three and struck out six.

Richmond pitchers Daryl Maday and Henry Sosa combined on the shutout. Maday worked the first five innings, allowing four hits. He walked one and struck out eight. Sosa (1-0) pitched four scoreless innings in relief, allowing three hits, to earn his first win of the season.

The series with Richmond concludes on Sunday afternoon at 1:35pm. The first 1,000 children attending the game will receive a free Webkinz Lil' Kinz courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental and it will also be an Oral Health Challenge Day. Kids Run the Bases courtesy of the Buyers Beware Program. Also, special Team Emma/PMC jerseys will be auctioned off during the game. For tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com.

Radio coverage on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network with Bob Lipman begins at 1:15pm.

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