Wentworth Fires First Quality Start in Saturday Loss
EL New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Wentworth Fires First Quality Start in Saturday Loss

Published on May 30, 2026 under Eastern League (EL)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Despite a night where starting pitcher Jackson Wentworth tossed six innings, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (25-22) fell to the Somerset Patriots (26-24), Saturday at TD Bank Ballpark, 4-3. The six-inning outing was the longest of the season from Wentworth and matched his single-game career long.

Following Wentworth's start, New Hampshire LHP Mason Olson (L, 2-2) tossed two innings of relief but allowed the go-ahead run to cross on a wild pitch. Somerset lefty Kyle Carr struck out ten batters in 6-2/3 innings and held the Fisher Cats to three runs in that span. Reliever Michael Arias (W, 1-0) pitched a perfect 1-1/3 out of the bullpen and righty Kelly Austin (SV, 2) locked down the win in the ninth.

Tonight's Top Takeaways:

Jackson Wentworth notched his first Double-A quality start and his first since August 17, 2025 (with Vancouver at Spokane). Eddie Micheletti Jr. extended his hit streak to six in a 1-for-4 effort. New Hampshire has launched a home run in five straight games; the streak being extended on Aaron Parker's fourth inning home run.

New Hampshire's first-inning success continued as the Cats plated two to open the game. With two runners on and one out, center fielder Jace Bohrofen laced a two-run double which gave the Fisher Cats an early lead.

The Cats' bats stayed hot in the fourth. With two outs, catcher Aaron Parker (4) mashed a solo home run and made it 3-0.

Somerset rallied and tied the game in the bottom of the fourth. Designated hitter Nicholas Torres walked and advanced to second on a ground out. The next batter, left fielder Jackson Castillo ripped an RBI single. Following a walk, infielders Connor McGinnis and Owen Cobb cracked back-to-back RBI singles and tied the game at three.

The game remained tied until the seventh inning when the Patriots scored a run. With one out, right fielder Jace Avina tripled. Following a strikeout and intentional walk, Avina dashed home on a wild pitch and scored the go-ahead run, 4-3.

New Hampshire and Somerset complete the series at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, May 31, with a 1:05 PM first pitch. Fisher Cats RHP Chris McElvain (3-0, 3.51 ERA) is scheduled to start against Patriots righty Ben Hess (1-0, 3.55 ERA). Coverage begins at 12:45 PM on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.

Season and single-game tickets for the 2026 season are available at nhfishercats.com, via email at info@nhfishercats.com, by phone at (603) 641-2005, and in-person at the Delta Dental Stadium Box Office on 1 Line Drive in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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