Biggio's Blast Not Enough As 'Cats Fall In Altoona
ALTOONA, PA - Cavan Biggio homered as part of a four-RBI performance and Bo Bichette had two hits with two runs scored, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) dropped their second consecutive game to the Altoona Curve (Pirates) in what was a 9-5 loss at Peoples Natural Gas
ALTOONA, PA -
The Fisher Cats (39-28) opened the scoring in the top of the first inning.
A couple of walks proved costly for New Hampshire starter
The first five batters reached in the Altoona fifth and four scored.
New Hampshire cut the lead to 6-4 in the top of the sixth. Jon Berti was hit-by-pitch, Bichette singled and Biggio ripped his 14th home run. He now has 52 RBI on the year, tied for second-most in the Eastern League.
The Curve (34-28) answered with a second three-run homer of the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. Craig walked, Reynolds singled and Jhang's third hit of the night - a home run - made it 9-4.
The Fisher Cats picked up a fifth run in the top of the eighth inning. Bichette walked, scoring on a double by
The Fisher Cats look to salvage the final game in Altoona on Sunday at 6:00 pm. before heading to Erie for three games. RHP
The next homestand opens on Friday, June 22 with the first of three games with the Reading Fightin Phils at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. For tickets and information, visit wwwnhfishercats.com.