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Smith Keeps Streak Rolling Sunday

June 19, 2016 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


AKRON - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats couldn't avoid the sweep Sunday afternoon, falling 2-1 in 10 innings on Father's Day to the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park in Akron.

The Fisher Cats (29-39) dropped to a season-worst 10 games below .500 with the loss, their seventh walk-off loss of the season. The RubberDucks (41-29) completed their first sweep of New Hampshire since June 4-6 of 2013 in Akron. Dwight Smith, Jr. extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a first-inning single, matching a career-long stretch and moving into a tie for third place all-time for a Fisher Cat.

Akron took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning against Fisher Cats starter Casey Lawrence, who issued a one-out walk to Bradley Zimmer. The speedy Zimmer then stole second and third, coming in on a two-out single by Nellie Rodriguez to give Akron the 1-0 lead.

New Hampshire evened it up in the top of the third against Akron starting pitcher Rob Kaminsky. Wilkin Castillo led off the frame with a double to deep left and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt. Roemon Fields then punched a single to left, scoring Castillo and tying the game 1-1.

The score stayed knotted up until the bottom of the tenth inning, as reliever Jason Berken (L, 2-7) surrendered a leadoff single to Jeremy Lucas. With new reliever Matt Dermody in the game, Jordan Smith socked a triple to right, plating Lucas for the winning run.

Lawrence earned a no-decision, allowing a run on four hits and two walks over six innings. His nine strikeouts matched a career high. Berken took the loss despite three innings of good relief, giving up a run on three hits and fanning one. Dermody failed to retire the only batter he faced.

The Fisher Cats will try to right the ship Monday night against the Erie SeaWolves, with righty Casey Lawrence starting for New Hampshire against Akron lefty Rob Kaminsky. First pitch from Canal Park is at 2:05 p.m., and Ben Gellman has the call starting at 1:45 p.m. on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.

Clifford the Big Red Dog will be appearing at the next Fisher Cats home game on June 24, courtesy of NHPTV. It's also Olympic Night! It's almost time for the 2016 Summer Olympics, so come celebrate the rich history of the Olympics with us on Olympic Night! For more information and to get your tickets, call 603-641-2005 or visit www.nhfishercats.com.

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