Stewart Returns to Fisher Cats, But Falls 5-2 in Portland
Published on July 3, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
(Portland, ME)---Travis d'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run for the second consecutive night and Zach Stewart did not allow an earned run in six innings in his first start since returning from the Toronto Blue Jays, but the Fisher Cats fell 5-2 in Portland on Sunday night.
Portland (30-50) took three of four games in the series. The Sea Dogs scored three unearned runs off Stewart (4-4) in the bottom of the second inning. Oscar Tejeda (2-for-4) singled, Jon Hee reached on a fielders choice/error, and Mitch Dening drilled an RBI single for a 1-0 lead. Jeremy Hazelbaker singled but was erased on a double play as Hee scored. Chih-Hsien Chiang doubled in Denning to make it 3-0.
The Fisher Cats (47-33) did not break through against Portland starter Alex Wilson until two outs in the top of the seventh inning, when d'Arnaud hit his tenth home run of the season to make it 3-1.
Portland added two more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Alex Hassan walked, Chiang singled and Will Middlebrooks doubled to make it 4-1. Chiang then scored on a wild pitch.
The final run for New Hampshire came across in the top of the eighth inning on a single by Callix Crabbe and a triple by Justin Jackson.
Stewart worked six innings, allowing six hits and three unearned runs. He walked two and struck out four. Wilson (7-4) won for Portland. Blake Maxwell recorded the final four outs for his seventh save.
The Fisher Cats open an eight-game homestand on the Fourth of July against New Britain. Game time is 7:05pm. An Atlas Fireworks Show follows the game and fans can play USA Subs Baseball Bingo. For tickets and information, visit www.nhfishercats.com V-slogcHeAOPf512G2KSl4_IwqeuNUerSQhw==] or call (603) 641-2005.
New Hampshire's scheduled starter is RHP Chad Jenkins (1-2, 4.00) and RHP Bobby Lanigan (5-5, 3.59) is expected to start for the Rock Cats. Live coverage on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network begins at 6:45pm with Bob Lipman.
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