EL Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Seven-Run First Inning for Fisher Cats Too Much to Overcome for Ponies on Thursday

June 9, 2022 - Eastern League (EL)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


BINGHAMTON, NY - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (20-33) gave up seven first inning runs in a 9-5 loss to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (25-28) on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium.

Four consecutive singles for New Hampshire in the first off Ponies starter Jose Chacin (0-1) plated two runs and the Fisher Cats sent 11 batters to the plate scoring seven runs on seven hits capped off by a Cam Eden two-run homer.

The Ponies fell behind 8-0 but cut the lead to 8-3 in the third as Ronny Mauricio hit a two-run double scoring Matt Winaker and Brett Baty. Wyatt Young then planted a single scoring Mauricio a few batters later. Mauricio increased his team leading RBI total to 35.

Francisco Alvarez knifed back into the New Hampshire lead in the fourth with a two-run shot to right centerfield and it was a 9-5 game. But that score would hold for the remainder of the night.

Fisher Cats reliever Gabriel Ponce (1-2) got the win pitching three scoreless and hitless innings with three strikeouts.

The Ponies will continue their 12-game homestand against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday evening. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM with pregame coverage beginning at 6:50 PM on NewsRadio 1290 WNBF and 92.1 FM.

POSTGAME NOTES: Alvarez extended his hit streak to nine games and has a homer in eight of his last 12 games and four out of his last five. Brett Baty finished the night 2-3 with two runs scored. Carlos Cortes had three putouts and two outfield assists in left field.

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