EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Three Fisher Cats Pitchers Combine to Blank Sea Dogs

Published on July 1, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


PORTLAND, ME - Three New Hampshire pitchers combined on a seven-hit shutout and the Fisher Cats topped the Sea Dogs 2-0 on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field in Portland.

John Anderson (3-3) started and blanked the Sea Dogs until two outs in the seventh inning. He allowed seven hits, did not walk a batter, and struck out four. Chad Girodo retired all four batters he faced and Wil Browning picked up his first Double-A save, setting down Portland in order in the ninth.

New Hampshire (37-39) scored the first run of the game in the top of the third inning. Ian Parmley singled and that was followed by a single by Jorge Flores, moving Parmley to third. He scored on a single by Dalton Pompey to make it 1-0.

In the top of the fifth inning, Parmley walked, moved to second on a wild pitch, and scored on a single by Dwight Smith Jr. to put New Hampshire in front 2-0.

Luis Diaz (0-7) took the loss for the Sea Dogs (28-51), allowing both runs in six innings.

The Fisher Cats play again in Portland on Thursday at 7 p.m. New Hamsphire's starter in the third game of the series will be RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (2-3, 7.13) against Portland's RHP Mike Augliera (2-11, 5.20). Coverage with Bob Lipman begins at 6:45 p.m. on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network and at www.nhfishercats.com.

The next home game for the Fisher Cats will be on Saturday, July 4. A spectacular Atlas Fireworks Show will follow the game. Fans can also play USA Subs Baseball Bingo to win great prizes. For tickets and information, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.




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