Title Bound! NH Sweeps Trenton in EDCS
Trenton, NJ - For the first time since 2011, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) have clinched a spot in the Eastern League Championship Series with a win over the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) on Friday night at ARM & HAMMER Park, completing a three-game sweep
Trenton, NJ - For the first time since 2011, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) have clinched a spot in the Eastern League Championship Series with a win over the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) on Friday night at ARM & HAMMER Park, completing a three-game sweep in the Eastern Division Championship Series.
With home field advantage in the five-game ELCS, the Fisher Cats have the opportunity to clinch the team's third Eastern League title in front of the hometown fans at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium next weekend. Tickets are available now at NHFisherCats.com or over the phone at (603) 641-2005.
Game 1: Tue., September 11 at Altoona/Akron
Game 2: Wed., September 12 at Altoona/Akron
Game 3: Fri., September 14 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
Game 4: Sat., September 15 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (if nec.)
Game 5: Sun., September 16 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (if nec.)
After a four-hour rain delay (first pitch 10:59 p.m.), the Fisher Cats jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
Trenton starter
The Thunder got on the board in the home half with two singles and an RBI groundout, but a 6-4-3 double play kept the score 3-1.
New Hampshire starter
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