Hartford, CT - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats spoiled a superb outing from starter Jon Harris, who allowed just one run in seven innings pitched but got the loss as the 'Cats fell 5-0 to the Hartford Yard Goats Monday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.A first inning run proved to
Hartford, CT - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats spoiled a superb outing from starter Jon Harris, who allowed just one run in seven innings pitched but got the loss as the 'Cats fell 5-0 to the Hartford Yard Goats Monday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
A first inning run proved to be the eventual game winner. Omar Carrizales bunted for a base hit to begin the bottom of the frame and Ashley Graeter followed with another infield single. After a strikeout, Harris got Drew Weeks to hit into a fielder's choice to put runners on the corners with two outs. During the next at-bat, a delayed steal by the runner at first base drew a throw from the New Hampshire catcher and allowed the Carrizales to score from third to make it 1-0 Yard Goats.
A quartet of Hartford pitchers - headlined by starter Konner Wade - held the Fisher Cats scoreless the entire game and didn't allow a runner to reach third base.
The Yard Goats sent nine men to the plate in the eighth, plating four runs to pad their lead as they went on to win 5-0.
With the shutout loss, New Hampshire (10-20) has been blanked five times this year after being held scoreless in just seven games in all of 2016.
The series continues Tuesday night in Hartford. Shane Dawson gets the call for the 'Cats and will be opposed by Parker French. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. and can be heard locally on AM 610 WGIR or online via iHeartRadio and the Tune In app.
