EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Lamura Works Eight Strong, But Fisher Cats Fall to Portland 3-0

Published on May 10, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


(Manchester, NH)-B. J. LaMura allowed two runs over eight innings and Anthony Gose had two hits, but the Fisher Cats fell to Portland 3-0 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Fisher Cats (18-12) had opportunities to score early in the game. Gose reached on catcher interference to start the bottom of the first inning and moved to third on a single by Adeiny Hechavarria. But they were unable to score as Portland starter Stephen Fife managed to end the threat with three straight groundouts. Gose and Hechavarria both reached in the third inning (single and walk), but both were thrown out trying to steal by Sea Dogs catcher Ryan Lavarnway.

Portland (11-18) scored its first run in the top of the fourth inning. Three consecutive hitters reached on singles to left- Che-Hsuan Lin, Tim Federowicz and Alex Hassan. Lin scored on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Lavarnway to make it 1-0.

Portland added another run in the top of the sixth. Mitch Dening walked and moved to third on a single by Lin (2-for-5, R). He scored on a single by Federowicz (2-for-4, RBI) to make it 2-0.

Lavarnway (2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI) homered off Matt Daly in the top of the ninth, his sixth, for the final Portland run.

Stephen Fife (3-2) earned the win for the Sea Dogs, working six shutout innings, allowing four hits, walking one and striking out one. Kyle Fernandes pitched two scoreless innings and Tommy Hottovy worked a perfect ninth for his first pro save.

LaMura (2-2) allowed two runs over eight innings, but took the loss. He allowed seven hits, walked one and struck out four.

The series concludes on Wednesday morning at 10:35am with an Energy North Propane Educational Day. Fans can also play USA Subs Baseball Bingo. RHP Joel Carreno (0-3, 6.28) starts for the Fisher Cats against Portland RHP Michael Lee (1-2, 4.84). For tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com.

Radio coverage begins at 10:15am with Bob Lipman & Charlie Sherman on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network.

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