Palacios Homers Again, but NH Edged by Erie, 3-2
Manchester, NH - Josh Palacios homered and top Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson struck out eight batters over six strong innings, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) dropped a 3-2 decision to the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) on Saturday night at Delta Dental Stadium.Pearson finished after
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Pearson finished after six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. After a pair of strikeouts on 101-plus mile per hour fastballs to start the sixth inning, Pearson surrendered a game-tying homer to Kody Eaves.
Palacios drilled the second pitch of the bottom of the first inning over the right field fence to give the Fisher Cats an early 1-0 lead.
Erie came right back to tie the game in the second inning.
New Hampshire moved back in front in the bottom of the fifth inning when
The homestand concludes on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. when the Fisher Cats and SeaWolves play at Delta Dental Stadium. RHP
The first 1,000 fans will receive a Championship Banner, thanks to Delta Dental. For tickets and information, visit nhfishercats.com.