EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Kyle Drabek blanks Binghamton over six innings in 10-2 win

Published on July 9, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Binghamton, NY- Kyle Drabek followed up his first career no-hitter by blanking the Binghamton Mets over six innings to earn his ninth win in a 10-2 Fisher Cats win at NYSEG Stadium on Friday night.

New Hampshire (53-35) scored seven runs in the top of the sixth inning en route to a sixth win in the last seven games, and with Trenton falling at Bowie, the win moves the Fisher Cats into first place in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League.

Drabek (9-8) extended his scoreless streak to 19.1 innings. He worked six innings, allowing four hits. He walked one and struck out five. In his previous start, on July 4, Drabek threw a nine-inning no-hitter 5-0 over New Britain.

After taking three of four games in Portland, the Fisher Cats started strong in the top of the first inning against Mets starter and losing pitcher Eric Niesen (4-4). Darin Mastroianni extended his consecutive on-base streak to 27 games with a single up the middle. Jonathan Diaz followed with a walk. On a double steal attempt, catcher Mike Nickeas threw the ball into the outfield allowing Mastroianni to score and Diaz to move to third. Shawn Bowman singled Diaz in to make it 2-0.

The Fisher Cats exploded in the top of the sixth inning, scoring seven runs against Mets reliever Scott Shaw. David Cooper (2-for-5, RBI) singled and Brian Jeroloman (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI) homered to make it 4-0. Luis Sanchez (2-for-4) walked and Mastroianni and Diaz each singled to load the bases. Travis Snider hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Sanchez before Bowman (2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI) hit a three run homer just inside the left field foul pole for an 8-0 lead. After Eric Thames walked, Cooper picked up his second hit of the inning, a double, scoring Thames to make it 9-0.

Binghamton (47-41) scored its two runs off reliever Adrian Martin in the bottom of the seventh inning. Raul Reyes was hit-by-a pitch and D. J. Wabick (3-for-4, RBI) doubled him home to make it 9-1. Mike Nickeas walked, and after Jose Coronado grounded into a fielders choice, Kirk Nieuwenheis hit a sacrifice fly.

New Hampshire scored its final run in the top of the eighth inning. Thames tripled and scored on a ground out by Matt Liuzza to make it 10-2.

Trystan Magnuson, in his final tune-up before Sunday's MLB Futures Game in Anaheim, worked a scoreless ninth inning for the Fisher Cats.

On Saturday night, the Fisher Cats continue a four-game series in Binghamton. New Hampshire right-hander Zach Stewart (7-2, 4.38) will be making his first start since his Fourth of July no-hitter. The Mets counter with southpaw Mike Antonini (5-7, 4.08) in a 7:05pm game. Fisher Cats Pre-Game gets underway at 6:45pm with Bob Lipman on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network.

The Fisher Cats return to Merchantsauto.com Stadium on Thursday, July 15, to open a four-game series against the Binghamton Mets. It will be Faith & Family Night, followed by an Atlas Fireworks Show. For tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.

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