Fisher Cats Fumble, Fall to R-Phils

READING, PA — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (14-26, 44-64) lost 8-1 to the Reading Fightin Phils (18-25, 49-62) at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday. Reading hit three home runs and capitalized on three New Hampshire errors for three unearned runs.

New Hampshire’s only run of the game came on a solo home run from catcher Robert Brooks in the top of the fifth off Reading starter Moises Chace (W, 1-0). The Cats backstop crushed a hanging breaking ball over the left field fence for his first Double-A homer and fifth total of the season.

Fisher Cats starter Rafael Sanchez (L, 2-1) came into the contest riding a 13 2/3-inning scoreless streak, but Reading snapped the streak three batters into the bottom of the first. Sanchez allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on seven hits (three solo home runs) and three walks. Anders Tolhurst allowed one earned run (three total) on three hits and a walk and struck out two in 1 2/3 innings. Johnathan Lavallee finished off the seventh and tossed a scoreless eighth.

First baseman Rainer Nuñez recorded three hits in the loss; designated hitter RJ Schreck singled to stretch his on-base streak to 13 games.

The Cats and R-Phils complete the series Sunday at 5:15 PM EDT. New Hampshire sends Devereaux Harrison (4-6, 5.07 ERA) to the hill and Reading counters with right-hander Eiberson Castellano (1-1, 2.14 ERA).

After the road stretch, the Cats are back at home for seven against the Northeast Division first half champions, the Hartford Yard Goats. Promotions include 2000s Night on August 22, New Hampshire Primaries Night on August 23, and Hockey Night on August 24, with a bobblehead giveaway and postgame Atlas Fireworks.

Fans can purchase multi-game memberships and single-game tickets at NHFishercats.com, via email at [email protected], by phone at (603) 641-2005, and in-person at the Fisher Cats box office on 1 Line Drive in Manchester.

About the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and play their games at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. Over 155 former Fisher Cats have reached the Major League level. The Fisher Cats have raised millions of dollars for various charities through the Fisher Cats Foundation and continuously strive to improve the quality of life for Granite State residents. The organization has been recognized as New Hampshire Business Review’s “Best Sporting Event to Take Clients to”, Parenting New Hampshire Magazine’s “New Hampshire’s Favorite Sporting Event for Families”, and New Hampshire Magazine’s “Best New Hampshire Sports Team”. For more information on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, please visit NHFisherCats.com, call (603) 641-2005, or contact Chris Jared via email at [email protected].