Vlad Jr. Goes 2-for-4, RBI in Loss

Manchester, N.H. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in Minor League Baseball, delivered two singles and an RBI, but the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate) evened the series with New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) with a 12-1 win on Friday at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Sterling Sharp (W, 2-1) worked seven strong innings for Harrisburg, allowing only one run on three hits in his fifth start. He walked two and struck out six and retired the final 13 batters he faced.
Harrisburg pounced early on New Hampshire starter Jon Harris, scoring a run in the top of the second inning and adding five more in the third. Dan Gamache and Raudy Read had RBI singles ahead of a three-run homer by Jake Noll to make it 6-0 Senators.
The Fisher Cats put together three consecutive singles for a run in the bottom of the third inning. Bo Bichette and Santiago Espinal reached on singles with Bo scoring on a single to left for Guerrero, who finished his second game back 2-for-4.
The Senators added another run with back-to-back doubles in the top of the fourth inning by Osvaldo Abreu and Hunter Jones to give Harrisburg a 7-1 lead. Abreu, Reed and Zach Collier also added homers for the Senators, who had 17 hits in the win.
Harris (L, 7-4) suffered his first loss for the Fisher Cats since May 9, lasting only three innings. Nick Hartman, Kirby Snead, Dusty Issacs and catcher Ryan Hissey finished up the contest.

The Fisher Cats and Senators meet again on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Saturday is Star Wars Night! The Human Cannonball Dave "The Bullet" Smith will perform, and fans can enjoy a Star Wars Remix Atlas Fireworks Show after the game. The Fisher Cats will wear custom Han Solo jerseys, and official Star Wars characters will join in on the fun. Star Wars Night is presented by Bellwether Community Credit Union. For tickets, visit nhfishercats.com.