BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (25-20) slugged six home runs and tallied 12 extra-base hits in a 14-2 Thursday night win against the Somerset Patriots (24-24) at TD Bank Ballpark. The six home runs tied a franchise record for most in a game as four different hitters clubbed a homer.
In the first inning, Jay Harry (5) mashed the Fisher Cats’ first home run of the game. RBIs from center fielder Jace Bohrofen and third baseman Cutter Coffey gave New Hampshire an early 4-0 lead. A four-run fourth included home runs from shortstop Nick Goodwin (2) and first baseman Sean Keys (11).
Two more home runs were hit in the fifth, the first being a 467 ft blast from catcher Aaron Parker. Later in the inning, Goodwin (3) launched his second of the game. In the seventh, Harry (6) tied the franchise record with two-run moonshot.
New Hampshire starter Austin Cates (W, 1-2) dominated in his fourth Double-A start. The righty tossed six innings of one-run ball and struck out eight batters in his first Fisher Cats win. Relievers Kai Peterson, Geison Urbaez, and Caleb Freeman each pitched in inning and combined to allow one hit over three innings. Somerset lefty Xavier Rivas (L, 2-3) allowed 11 runs in 4-1/3 innings in his first career start against the Fisher Cats
Tonight’s top takeaways:
- New Hampshire tied their franchise record with six home runs at Somerset
- The Fisher Cats’ last six-homer game was June 2, 2010, at Reading
- Jay Harry swatted his first career multi-homer game.
- Nick Goodwin smashed two home runs, his second multi-homer game of his career.
- Austin Cates tossed his first Double-A quality start and matched his career high with six innings of work.
- New Hampshire clubbed a season-high 12 extra-base hits in the win.
- Five different Fisher Cats recorded multiple hits.
New Hampshire and Somerset continue the series at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday, May 29, with a 6:35 PM first pitch. Fisher Cats RHP Alex Amalfi (1-4, 6.35 ERA) is scheduled to start against Patriots righty Jack Cebert (2-0, 4.12 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:15 PM on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
Season and single-game tickets for the 2026 season 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 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.