Thompson Jr. Dominates, but Late Hartford Homers Haunt Cats
HARTFORD, CT – Danny Thompson Jr. stifled the Hartford Yard Goats (15-17, 54-46) across six frames, but late home runs sunk the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (13-19, 47-52) on Saturday night, 4-2. Third baseman Dub Gleed continued his big week in Connecticut with a two-hit effort. Box Score Thompson Jr.
HARTFORD, CT – Danny Thompson Jr. stifled the Hartford Yard Goats (15-17, 54-46) across six frames, but late home runs sunk the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (13-19, 47-52) on Saturday night, 4-2. Third baseman Dub Gleed continued his big week in Connecticut with a two-hit effort.
Thompson Jr. twirled a quality start against the Yard Goats, the first of his career. The right-hander completed six innings for the first time and allowed one run on five hits with seven strikeouts. Reliever Alex Amalfi (L, 3-7) allowed three runs in two innings.
Hartford starter Stu Flesland III fired a quality start as well, as the lefty struck out seven in six innings of one-run ball. Right-hander Carlos Torres (W, 6-4) allowed a run in two innings and reliever Fidel Ulloa (SV, 7) notched the save.
Tonight's Top Takeaways
RHP Danny Thompson Jr. tossed a career high six innings and allowed one run at Dunkin’ Park.
Thompson Jr. struck out seven in his start, the most he has recorded in an outing in Double-A
INF Dub Gleed stayed hot on Saturday, reaching base three times in the loss.
Seven Fisher Cats recorded a base hit in the contest.
Trailing 2-1, the Yard Goats took the lead in the seventh. First baseman Aidan Longwell singled. With a runner at first, left fielder Mike Antico (3) launched a two-run homer and put the Goats ahead. In the eighth, designated hitter Jack O’Dowd (4) slugged a solo home run which made it 4-2.
Hartford struck first on Wednesday. In the bottom of the third, catcher Jimmy Obertop (3) mashed a solo home run and made it 1-0.
New Hampshire rallied in the late innings. Designated hitter Arjun Nimmala smacked a leadoff double in the seventh. Two batters later, catcher Aaron Parker laced an RBI single which tied the game at one. The Cats took the lead in the eighth. First baseman Carter Cunningham doubled. The next batter, shortstop Cade Doughty, ripped an RBI single, 2-1.
The Fisher Cats and Yard Goats finish their six-game series on Sunday, August 2, with first pitch slated for 1:10 PM at Dunkin’ Park. New Hampshire’s Jackson Wentworth (4-6, 5.02 ERA) is penciled to start against Hartford’s Connor Staine (7-2, 4.45 ERA). Coverage begins at 12:50 PM on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
New Hampshire returns home to open August with a six-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs, beginning on Tuesday, August 4 with Jewish Heritage Night. Following a 12:05 PM first pitch on Camp Day on Wednesday, the Fisher Cats are giving away a crossbody bag for Purr in the Park Night to the first 500 fans to Thursday’s 6:03 PM game, presented by Delta Dental.
With postgame Atlas fireworks following both Friday and Saturday’s games, Friday night is Soccer Night, with a Fisher Cats soccer jersey giveaway to the first 500 fans presented by Coca-Cola Northeast. Saturday, August 8 is Star Wars Night, as well as Union Night. The Fisher Cats will be auctioning off their game-worn Star Wars-themed jerseys throughout Saturday’s game, with all benefits going to Make-a-Wish New Hampshire. The Fisher Cats and Sea Dogs close down the series with Stand Up To Cancer Day and It’s Easy To Be Kind Day, presented by Dartmouth Health.
Season and single-game tickets for the 2026 season are available at nhfishercats.com, via email at [email protected], 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 [email protected].