MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (23-15) rallied with a run in the ninth and two in the 10th to stun the Hartford Yard Goats (19-20) on Tuesday night at Delta Dental Stadium, 4-3. Designated hitter Adrian Pinto tied the game in the ninth on a double and second baseman Jay Harry won the game in the 10th on a groundout.
New Hampshire starter Mason Olson allowed an earned run on four hits in a season-high five innings on the mound. Reliever Nate Garkow (W, 4-0) tossed the 10th inning and struck out two. Hartford starter, and Major League rehabber Ryan Feltner blanked the Fisher Cats in 3-2/3 innings in his first appearance since being placed on the 15-day IL on April 24. RHP Austin Smith (L, 1-1) took the loss as the righty allowed three runs in 1-1/2 innings on two hits and a pair of walks.
Tonight’s top takeaways:
- New Hampshire secured their second walk-off of the season, their first since April 17.
- The Fisher Cats’ Tuesday contest was the first time this season New Hampshire trailed after eight and won the game.
- Mason Olson twirled a season-high five innings in his first start of the season.
- Eddie Micheletti Jr. slugged his third home run in his last 10 games.
Trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the tenth, the Fisher Cats loaded the bases with nobody out. Following a pop out, catcher Aaron Parker tied the game on a walk. The next batter, Harry, won the game on a groundout as New Hampshire took the opener, 4-3.
Hartford plated the game’s first run in the fourth inning. Center fielder Braylen Wimmer led off the frame with a double. Two batters later, catcher Bryant Betancourt brought him home on an RBI single which made it 1-0.
In the bottom of the sixth, Fisher Cats’ outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr. (7) mashed a solo home run and tied the game at one.
The Yard Goats took the lead in the seventh. Betancourt walked and first baseman Aidan Longwell singled. Following a strikeout, a Conner Capel groundball coupled with a throwing error allowed the go-ahead run to score.
In the bottom of the ninth, New Hampshire rallied and tied the game. With one out, left fielder Jorge Burgos singled. After a strikeout, Pinto laced an RBI double and tied the game, 2-2.
Hartford went back on top in the 10th inning. With a runner at second, Wimmer ripped an RBI double down the line and put the Yard Goats ahead 3-2.
New Hampshire and Hartford continue their series on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:03 PM. RHP Richard Gallardo (3-0, 2.38 ERA) will start for the Fisher Cats, and the Yard Goats will counter with RHP Elberson Castellano (2-2, 3.97 ERA). Coverage begins at 5:43 PM on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, and the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2026 season 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 170 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 cjared@nhfishercats.com.