MANCHESTER, NH – Right-hander Austin Cates recorded his second quality start on Sunday, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (22-35, 56-68) dropped the series finale to the Hartford Yard Goats (22-35, 61-64) at Delta Dental Stadium, 6-4. Cates punched out four batters and gave up a pair of runs in his second Double-A quality start, his first since May 28 against Somerset.
Following Cates’ exit, Fernando Perez entered in relief and made his first appearance with New Hampshire since May 2. Perez allowed three runs, two earned, in 1-2/3 innings. Right-hander Jonathan Todd fired the final 1-1/3 innings and struck out two.
Hartford needed two pitchers in the nine innings in Sunday’s game. Starter Stu Flesland III fired a quality start against the Cats with six scoreless innings and struck out two. Reliever Fisher Jameson recorded the final three innings and allowed two runs on three hits.
Tonight's Top Takeaways:
- RHP Austin Cates posted second Double-A quality start and allowed two runs and struck out four.
- RF Carter Cunningham launched his second home run of the week and fifth of the season against Hartford.
- RHP Fernando Perez returns in first game with New Hampshire since May 2
- 3B Cutter Coffey picks up team-leading fourth triple in ninth inning.
Hartford struck first in the top of the third inning on a two-run homer from left fielder Jared Thomas (2). The Goats added a run on an error in the seventh to make it 3-0.
New Hampshire cut into their deficit in the bottom of the seventh on a solo homer from right fielder Carter Cunningham. The Goats quickly responded with two in the eighth on a balk and sacrifice fly from third baseman Dyan Jorge. In the ninth, a Hartford run crossed on a passed ball and made it a 6-1 game.
Fisher Cats’ third baseman Cutter Coffey ripped an RBI triple in the bottom of the ninth, but Hartford closed out a series win with a 6-2 win.
Following a day off, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats embark on their final road trip of the season. First pitch on Tuesday at the Binghamton Rumble Ponies is slated for 6:07 PM. Coverage begins at 5:47 PM on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
The full 2027 home schedule can be viewed at nhfishercats.com. Season and single-game tickets 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.
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 180 former Fisher Cats have gone on to make their Major League debut. 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 cjared@nhfishercats.com.