Long Balls Lift Cats over 'Wolves
Published on June 8, 2013 under Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
The SeaWolves offense continued to struggle on Saturday night at Jerry Uht Park as they dropped the middle game of a three-game series to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 5-2.
New Hampshire struck in the opening inning. With two outs, Kevin Nolan reached base with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch. After Brad Glenn reached first on a walk, Adam Loewen sent a three-run home run into right-center, giving the Fisher Cats an early 3-0 lead.
New Hampshire added more to their lead in the second inning. After Kevin Pillar reached base, Ryan Schimpf hit a two-run homerun into right, extending the New Hampshire lead to 5-0.
The SeaWolves would answer in the fifth inning. Daniel Fields' leadoff double broke up a perfect game for starter Sean Nolin. James McCann followed with a single into to center that scored Fields. An error on the center fielder Pillar allowed McCann to advance into scoring position. Wade Gaynor's RBI single scored McCann and made it 5-2 Fisher Cats.
The Fisher Cats delivered the final blow in the ninth inning when Brad Glenn sent a solo shot into dead center, giving New Hampshire a 6-2 lead.
Fisher Cats pitcher Nolin (3-1) picked up the win going 6 innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits, no walks, and a season-best 9 strikeouts. The New Hampshire bullpen combined for three scoreless innings, allowing just three base runners.
SeaWolves pitcher Victor Larez (5-3) got the loss going 5 innings, giving 5 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and a strikeout. The Erie bullpen allowed just two hits and one run in four innings of work.
The Howlers will look to end their losing streak tomorrow afternoon at 1:05 pm. Erie will send LHP Kyle Lobstein (5-3, 3.19 ERA) to the mound against RHP Marcus Stroman (1-1, 6.00 ERA).
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