BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Despite a night where starting pitcher Jackson Wentworth tossed six innings, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (25-22) fell to the Somerset Patriots (26-24), Saturday at TD Bank Ballpark, 4-3. The six-inning outing was the longest of the season from Wentworth and matched his single-game career long.
Following Wentworth’s start, New Hampshire LHP Mason Olson (L, 2-2) tossed two innings of relief but allowed the go-ahead run to cross on a wild pitch. Somerset lefty Kyle Carr struck out ten batters in 6-2/3 innings and held the Fisher Cats to three runs in that span. Reliever Michael Arias (W, 1-0) pitched a perfect 1-1/3 out of the bullpen and righty Kelly Austin (SV, 2) locked down the win in the ninth.
Tonight’s Top Takeaways:
- Jackson Wentworth notched his first Double-A quality start and his first since August 17, 2025 (with Vancouver at Spokane).
- Eddie Micheletti Jr. extended his hit streak to six in a 1-for-4 effort.
- New Hampshire has launched a home run in five straight games; the streak being extended on Aaron Parker’s fourth inning home run.
New Hampshire’s first-inning success continued as the Cats plated two to open the game. With two runners on and one out, center fielder Jace Bohrofen laced a two-run double which gave the Fisher Cats an early lead.
The Cats’ bats stayed hot in the fourth. With two outs, catcher Aaron Parker (4) mashed a solo home run and made it 3-0.
Somerset rallied and tied the game in the bottom of the fourth. Designated hitter Nicholas Torres walked and advanced to second on a ground out. The next batter, left fielder Jackson Castillo ripped an RBI single. Following a walk, infielders Connor McGinnis and Owen Cobb cracked back-to-back RBI singles and tied the game at three.
The game remained tied until the seventh inning when the Patriots scored a run. With one out, right fielder Jace Avina tripled. Following a strikeout and intentional walk, Avina dashed home on a wild pitch and scored the go-ahead run, 4-3.
New Hampshire and Somerset complete the series at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, May 31, with a 1:05 PM first pitch. Fisher Cats RHP Chris McElvain (3-0, 3.51 ERA) is scheduled to start against Patriots righty Ben Hess (1-0, 3.55 ERA). Coverage begins at 12:45 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.