BINGHAMTON, NY – Despite a 6-1 deficit into the ninth, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (24-39, 58-72) scored six runs in the final frame and stunned the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (33-30, 60-72), 7-6, on Sunday night at Mirabito Stadium. Down to his final strike, designated hitter Aaron Parker ripped a go-ahead three-run double which helped the Cats acquire their biggest comeback win of the season.
The Fisher Cats trailed 6-1 entering the ninth inning. First baseman Dub Gleed doubled, and right fielder Carter Cunningham made it 6-2 on a ringing double. Second baseman Adrian Pinto singled, and with two runners on, third baseman Tucker Toman cracked an RBI knock. Shortstop Cutter Coffey walked to load the bases and catcher Edward Duran delivered an RBI single. Following back-to-back outs, Parker cleared the bases and made it 7-6.
New Hampshire starter Austin Cates struck out five batters and allowed two earned runs across five innings pitched. Lefty Mason Olson fired a strong sixth inning but allowed four runs to cross in the seventh. Right-hander Gage Stanifer (W, 6-8) struck out four batters in the eighth inning and picked up the win. Stanifer became the first Fisher Cats’ arm to strike out four in a frame since 2014. Reliever Kelena Sauer (SV, 3) secured the save and ended the game on a double play.
Binghamton starter Gabe Davis tossed 4-1/3 innings of one-run ball and struck out five. Reliever Bryce Conley followed with 2-2/3 scoreless innings and Brendan Girton did not allow a run in the eighth. Carlos Guzman (L, 6-3) inherited a 6-1 lead but was tagged for six runs on five hits in the ninth and failed to record an out. Gabriel Rodriguez attained every out in the ninth but allowed Parker’s double.
Tonight's Top Takeaways:
- Fisher Cats finish 2026 road slate with 7-6 comeback victory over the Rumble Ponies.
- Aaron Parker’s three-run double gave the Cats the lead and seven different hitters reached base in the ninth.
- Prior to tonight, the Fisher Cats were 1-55 when trailing entering the ninth inning.
- RHP Gage Stanifer surpassed Kyle Drabek for fifth-most strikeouts in a single season.
- Stanifer twirled New Hampshire’s first four strikeout inning since Radhames Liz on May 30, 2014.
- OF Alexis Hernandez swatted his first Double-A home run in the series finale.
- RHP Austin Cates struck out five in his final road start of the season.
- INF Dub Gleed notched three hits; Pinto/Cunningham collected two.
New Hampshire struck first in the top of the third. With two outs, center fielder Alexis Hernandez (1) notched his first Double-A home run and made it 1-0.
Binghamton answered in the bottom of the fourth. Shortstop Marco Vargas walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Designated hitter Jefferson Rojas singled and third baseman Jacob Reimer brought both runners home on a two-run single, 2-1.
It appeared the Rumble Ponies blew the game open in the bottom of the seventh. Left fielder Corey Collins and center fielder JT Benson opened the inning with back-to-back singles. Three batters later, Vargas laced an RBI single. The Mets’ top prospect (MLB Pipeline) Rojas (9) followed with a three-run homer which made it 6-1.
Following a day off, New Hampshire returns to Delta Dental Stadium for the final series of the 2026 season. First pitch on Tuesday between the Fisher Cats and Harrisburg Senators is slated for 6:03 PM. Coverage begins at 5:43 PM on MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live app, and the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
The final homestand of the season begins with a Tenders Tuesday on September 8. Tuesday’s game is also the fourth and final Oral Health Challenge game of the season. September 9 is the last Waggin’ Wednesday of the season, presented by Woofie’s.
Joey Chestnut is headed to Delta Dental Stadium on Thursday, September 10. The Manchester Buffalo Tenders take the field, and the first 500 fans to the ballpark will receive a Buffalo Tenders bobblehead presented by Delta Dental. After the game, Chestnut takes the field to take on Manchester with a Puritan Backroom buffalo tender eating competition. Join the Fisher Cats for First Responders Night on Friday, September 11, presented by Elliot Health System, with postgame Atlas fireworks to follow the game, presented by Hitchiner Manufacturing.
The New Hampshire Space Potatoes invade Delta Dental Stadium for the final time in 2026 on September 12. Saturday’s game features a Trey Yesavage Space Potatoes bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans, presented by Fidium Fiber, and the final Atlas Fireworks postgame show of the 2026 season, presented by Hitchiner Manufacturing! The Season ends on Sunday, September 13, as the Fisher Cats welcome Bluey and Bingo to the ballpark from the famous TV series, Bluey.
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.