Hobson Homer Leads To 7-6 Win
TRENTON, NJ - Another game, and more late inning heroics for the Fisher Cats. Dwight Smith Jr. singled in the tying run in the top of the ninth and K. C. Hobson hit a game-winning home run in the 10th as the Fisher Cats topped Trenton 7-6 on Monday night at ARM & HAMMER Park.
Hobson led off the 10th with his first home run of the season off Giovanny Gallegos (1-1).
John Stilson (1-0) worked two scoreless innings in relief for his first win of 2016.
New Hampshire (7-9) failed to cash in on opportunities against Thunder starter Cale Coshow, who allowed one unearned run before leaving in the sixth.
The Fisher Cats took a lead for the first time in the contest with four runs in the top of the seventh inning when Jon Berti was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, Smith Jr. singled in a run, Rowdy Tellez hit a sacrifice fly and another run scored on a wild pitch for a 5-4 lead.
Trenton (10-8) claimed the lead back in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring two runs on a single by Kyle Higashioka (3-for-5, RBI).
In the top of the ninth, Roemon Fields (3-for-5) singled, moved to second on a botched pickoff attempt, and advanced to third on a passed ball. He scored on Smith's second RBI of the night to make it 6-6.
Luis Santos started for the Fisher Cats and allowed three runs in his five innings. He gave up six hits, walked three and struck out two.
The roadtrip continues on Tuesday night in Trenton at 7:00 p.m. LHP John Anderson (1-1, 4.61) will be on the mound for the Fisher Cats against Trenton RHP Ronald Herrera (2-0, 2.08). Coverage with Bob Lipman begins at 6:45 p.m. on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network and online at www.nhfishercats.com.
New Hampshire returns to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium next Friday, April 29 to play Binghamton. An Atlas Fireworks Show will follow the game, which is also a Hood Kids Club Game. There will be pre-game live music and a happy hour. Also, Curious George will make appearances on April 29, April 30 and May 1 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. For tickets and information, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.