EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

League-Best 'Cats Are Back, Could Punch Playoff Ticket this Week

Published on August 21, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. - As the end of the regular season draws near, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) have maintained their distance over the rest of the Eastern League as the circuit's top team. The 'Cats return home Wednesday sitting on a double-digit playoff cushion and are alone atop the Eastern Division standings, setting up a potential playoff-clinching win at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in the coming days.

New Hampshire's current magic number to clinch a playoff berth is six (combined Fisher Cats wins and/or losses by the third-place team).

The Fisher Cats welcome the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Mets) to the shores of the Merrimack this week, as both visiting clubs arrive in Manchester for their final stops in New Hampshire this season.

Only 10 home games remain before the Fisher Cats (likely) embark on their third quest for an Eastern League championship in September.

Fisher Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs (Wednesday - Thursday)

Wednesday, August 22 @ 5:35 p.m. - Doubleheader + Comic Con Night + Potential 5 Millionth Fan Celebration

At the current rate of attendance, the Fisher Cats are expecting to welcome the 5 millionth fan in franchise history on Wednesday, August 22 in game one of the scheduled doubleheader. The 5 millionth fan will be greeted at the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium gates with a surprise celebration, including 'ferocious fanfare' and an unparalleled prize pack:

4 Half-Season Tickets to the 2019 Fisher Cats Season

Two VIP Suite Tickets for a Year to Every SNHU Arena Event

Ice Cream for a Year, Courtesy of HP Hood

A Two-Night, Three-Day Stay at Steele Hill Resorts

$500 in T-Bones & Cactus Jack's Dining Certificates

$100 in Dunkin' Donuts Gift Cards

Dinner (with Car Service from Axis Coach) at the Foundry Restaurant

A Special Prize Pack from Northeast Delta Dental

Several other prizes yet to be announced

Wednesday's twin bill will also feature Comic Con Night and a t-shirt giveaway thanks to Consolidated Communications.

Thursday, August 23 @ 7:05 p.m. - Thirsty Thursday + Atlas Fireworks

It's Thirsty Thursday ($3 Domestics and $4 Import drafts - 12oz - from the 1st & 3rd Base Concession Stands), featuring a postgame Atlas Fireworks Show presented by The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety.

Fisher Cats vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Friday - Sunday)

Friday, August 24 @ 7:05 p.m. - Football Giveaway

That time of year is upon us... we've partnered with Eastern Propane and Oil to send the first 1,000 fans home with a football as the future New York Mets arrive in town for their last visit to New Hampshire this season.

Saturday, August 25 @ 7:05 p.m. - Baseball, Love & Action + Billy Joel Fireworks

Join the Fisher Cats and SoulFest and New Sound Concerts for a night of baseball, love & action at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium! Fans can enjoy live inspirational music and an exclusive, non-denominational question and answer session with Fisher Cats players. Postgame Atlas Fireworks will be set to the tunes of The Piano Man himself, thanks to our friends at New England Ford Dealers.

Sunday, August 26 @ 1:35 p.m. - Pirate Breakfast + Kids Backpack Giveaway + Kids Run The Bases

The awesome morning begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes unlimited pancakes with plenty of toppings, breakfast sausage links, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and breakfast beverages. Take photos with and receive table visits from the pirate! Participate in a pirate songs sing-a-long before the game, but most importantly-start your day with smiles and family memories that will last a lifetime. Tickets for this event are $24. Seating is limited and available with promo code "PIRATE". The first 1,000 kids through the gates will receive a backpack courtesy of NH State Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement and ALL youngsters can run the bases after the game!

For tickets to these games or any others remaining in the 2018 season, visit NHFisherCats.com, call 603-641-2005 or visit the box office at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Check out the New Hampshire Fisher Cats Statistics

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