Blue Jays Minor League Baseball Blog

The Fisher Cats lost their 2nd game in a row on Thursday against the Trenton Thunder 5-3 and have their record at a division worst 14-26. The Cats actually had a chance to win this game as they were leading all the way through 6 innings but when the 7th came Trenton scored 4 runs to take the 5-3 lead.
Center fielder and lead off man Aaron Mathews had a good game for the Cats but his effort just wasn’t enough. He hit 1-of-5 with 2 RBI but 2 Ks. His batting average now stands at .301 and his RBI total sits at 21. The only other RBI came off the bat of SS Ryan Klosterman who went 2-for-2 including a triple with 1 RBI, a run scored and 2 walks. His batting average is at .232 and his RBI total is 9.
A.J. Wideman took the mound for the Cats and didn’t exactly have the kind of start the team was looking for. He working 6 2/3rd inning allowing 8 hits, 4 runs, all earned, 1 walk and 2 Ks. He had a chance at the win but because of the late inning collapse he gets instead a loss. His record now stands at 1-6 with a 7.06 ERA. Sean Stidfole is credited with the blown save for his performance as he gave up 2 hits, 1 runs, 1 K and 1 homer. The BS is his 1st of the season and his ERA stands at 4.15.
Next: New Hampshire will play the final 2 games of the series against Trenton looking to at least pull out a win.

New Hampshire slide their way out of this loss after going down by 2 runs. They came back by getting runs in the 5th, 6th and 8th to get the 3-2 win. The win is their 2nd in a row against the Baysox making the Cats record 7-15 and keeping them in last place of the EAS Northern.
The most impressive game came from NH RF Ryan Patterson who went 4-for-4 including 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and his 3rd stolen base of the season. His batting average is now at .313 and the doubles were his 11th and 12th of the year. 3B Anthony Hatch also had a good game going 2-for-4 including a solo-homer in the 6th inning giving him 2 on the year. The RBI he recorded was his 9th of the season and he now had his batting average at .227. The other 2 RBI came off the bats of Klosterman and Jeroloman who both hit sacrifice fly balls in the 5th and 8th.
Brandon Magee took the mound for the Cats pitching a strong game but wasn’t rewarded with a win. He worked 7 innings allowing 7 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and now has his ERA at 5.93 this season. Seth Overbey came in for the 8th and earned the win because the Cats offense took the lead in the bottom half. The win is Overbey’s 1st of the season. Zachary Dials came in for the save and got just that getting his 1st of the season.
Good game for the Cats as they are still struggling through this season. It was nice to see them split a series against Bowie who are currently just a game under .500. Hopefully these last 2 games will trigger something and the Cats will collect a few more wins.

The Cats lost the series opener against the Bowie Baysox on Thursday 7-3. The loss brings their record to 5-14 this season and leaves them in last place of the EAS Northern.
Lead off hitter and Center Fielder Aaron Matthews went 3-for-5 with 1 run in the loss. His batting average is now at .307 this season as he is playing very well in the lead off role. Right fielder Ryan Patterson also had a good game going 1-for-4 including a double and 2 RBI. His batting average is now at a solid .281 and the 2 RBI bring his total to 8 on the season.
Righty Jean Machi took the mound for the the Cats and had a rough night on the hill. He pitched 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 runs, 4 walks, and he gave up a homer in the 3rd. He was given the loss in the game bringing his record to 0-1 this season and his ERA to 5.75.
New Hampshire needs to get there game on track so that this season doesn’t turn into an embarrassing one. The Cats will play the 2nd game of the series on Friday. Fisher Cat south paw A.J. Wideman will get the start up against Bowie righty Bradley Bergesen.

New Hampshire was hoping that they could end their 4 game slide on Sunday afternoon against the Harrisburg Senators but the game was called due to rain. The Cats are 3-12 this season and sit at the bottom of the EAS Northern, Harrisburg is 11-5 and currently lead the EAS Southern.
Scott Richmond (1-2, 4.32 ERA) was scheduled to make the start up against Harrisburg righty Shairon Martis (1-0, 4.40 ERA).