The New Hampshire Fisher Cats suffered a tough loss to the Erie SeaWolves in the series finale on Sunday, as a couple of long balls proved to be the difference in the game. The SeaWolves were quick to establish a lead, scoring five runs in the second inning off a couple of home runs. Despite a late rally by the Fisher Cats, they fell short and dropped the game 6-3.
Starting pitcher, B.J. Boyd, struggled early on, giving up the two home runs in the second inning that put Erie ahead. The Fisher Cats were unable to recover from the deficit, despite a strong effort from their bullpen to keep the SeaWolves at bay for most of the game.
Offensively, the Fisher Cats tried to claw their way back into the game, scoring three runs in the sixth inning to make it a closer contest. However, they were ultimately unable to overcome the early lead established by Erie.
The loss wrapped up a tough series for New Hampshire, as they dropped three out of four games to Erie. Despite the setback, manager John Schneider remained positive about his team’s performance, acknowledging the tough competition they faced in the SeaWolves.
The Fisher Cats will look to bounce back in their next series as they hit the road to take on the Altoona Curve. With a strong pitching staff and a potent offense, New Hampshire will be looking to turn things around and get back on track as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot.
Overall, the series finale against Erie was a tough loss for the Fisher Cats, but they remain optimistic about their chances moving forward in the season.
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