EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Tolisano Has Three RBI But Senators Win in 10 Innings

August 25, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


(Manchester, NH)-John Tolisano homered and drove in three runs, including two in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game, but Harrisburg edged New Hampshire 6-4 in 10 innings on Thursday night at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

Tolisano hit his 11th homer in the bottom of the first inning to put the Fisher Cats up 1-0.

Harrisburg (74-57) took the lead in the second inning. Tyler Moore doubled and scored on a triple by Chris Rahl. Archie Gilbert followed with a double to make it 2-1 Senators.

Each team scored a run in the fifth inning. Josh Johnson homered for Harrisburg and Kevin Howard's RBI single for the Fisher Cats made it a 3-2 game.

In the top of the seventh inning, Harrisburg's Adam Fox and Josh Johnson put together back-to-back doubles for a 4-2 lead.

Yohan Pino worked the first seven innings for the Fisher Cats, allowing four runs on nine hits. He walked one and struck out 10.

The Fisher Cats (71-60) tied the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. Danny Perales walked, Jonathan Diaz singled and Anthony Gose was hit-by-pitch to loaded the bases. Tolisano singled off eventual winning pitcher Rafael Martin (4-1) to make it 4-4. It marked the third straight game that Tolisano has knocked in three runs, giving him 46 RBI on the season.

In the top of the 10th, against Evan Crawford (3-5), Harrisburg's Derek Norris reached on an infield single. After Crawford got the next two batters, he walked Tim Pahuta and Chris Rahl. Gilbert singled and a second run scored on an error.

Hassan Pena worked around an error in the bottom of the ninth inning for his 9th save.

With Portland's 8-4 win over second-place Reading on Thursday night, New Hampshire's Magic Number to win the Eastern Division was reduced to eight.

The Fisher Cats continue the final homestand of the regular season on Friday with a 7:05pm game against Harrisburg at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. It will be Citizens Bank Kids Run The Show Night and an Atlas Fireworks Show will follow the game. For Fisher Cats tickets, including 2011 Eastern League playoff tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.

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