Parker’s 19th Homer Highlights New Hampshire’s Saturday Loss
BINGHAMTON, NY – Catcher Aaron Parker recorded his team-leading 19th home run, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (23-39, 57-72) dropped their Saturday battle at Mirabito Stadium to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (33-29, 60-71), 3-1. The Fisher Cats fell behind in the bottom of the first and could not overcome
BINGHAMTON, NY – Catcher Aaron Parker recorded his team-leading 19th home run, but the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (23-39, 57-72) dropped their Saturday battle at Mirabito Stadium to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (33-29, 60-71), 3-1. The Fisher Cats fell behind in the bottom of the first and could not overcome the deficit as the offense tallied four hits in the loss.
New Hampshire starter Danny Thompson Jr. (L, 1-3) tossed one inning on Saturday and allowed two runs, one earned, on a pair of hits. Reliever Angel Obando fired three hitless frames and struck out three. Right-hander Fernando Perez struck out a season-high four batters in 2-2/3 innings, and Devereaux Harrison retired four hitters and struck out two.
Binghamton starter R.J. Gordon (W, 5-8) tossed his third consecutive quality start. Gordon allowed one run on three hits and struck out five batters across six innings. Relievers Felipe De La Cruz, Cristofer Gomez, and Douglas Orellana (SV, 4) held New Hampshire scoreless throughout the final three innings.
Tonight's Top Takeaways:
- C Aaron Parker clubbed his team-leading 19th home run of the season.
- RHP Angel Obando dazzled out of the bullpen with three scoreless innings and no hits allowed.
- RHP Fernando Perez notched a season-high four strikeouts in the loss.
- OF Alexis Hernandez extended his hit streak to five in a 1-for-3 night.
- Hernandez has reached safely in 17 consecutive games.
- New Hampshire’s offense has been held to one run over the previous two contests.
Binghamton took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. With two men on, designated hitter Corey Collins knocked a double to center fielder Victor Arias. Arias misplayed the ball in center, and the error allowed the second run to score as an unearned run on Thompson’s line. In the bottom of the fifth, third baseman Jefferson Rojas (8) recorded a solo homer to give Binghamton a 3-0 lead.
New Hampshire answered in the top of the sixth. With two outs, Parker (19) knocked a solo home run to cut Binghamton’s lead to 3-1 and end the game's scoring.
New Hampshire and Binghamton finish their six-game series on Sunday, September 6, with first pitch slated for 5:00 PM. Right-hander Austin Cates (1-7, 5.26 ERA) will start for the Fisher Cats, and the Rumble Ponies will counter with Gabe Davis (1-5, 6.89 ERA). Coverage begins at 4:40 PM on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
The final homestand of the season begins with a Tenders Tuesday on September 8. Tuesday’s game is also the fourth and final Oral Health Challenge game of the season. September 9 is the last Waggin’ Wednesday of the season, presented by Woofie’s.
Joey Chestnut is headed to Delta Dental Stadium on Thursday, September 10. The Manchester Buffalo Tenders take the field, and the first 500 fans to the ballpark will receive a Buffalo Tenders bobblehead presented by Delta Dental. After the game, Chestnut takes the field to take on Manchester with a Puritan Backroom buffalo tender eating competition. Join the Fisher Cats for First Responders Night on Friday, September 11, presented by Elliot Health System, with postgame Atlas fireworks to follow the game, presented by Hitchiner Manufacturing.
The New Hampshire Space Potatoes invade Delta Dental Stadium for the final time in 2026 on September 12. Saturday’s game features a Trey Yesavage Space Potatoes bobblehead to the first 1,000 fans, presented by Fidium Fiber, and the final Atlas Fireworks postgame show of the 2026 season, presented by Hitchiner Manufacturing! The Season ends on Sunday, September 13, as the Fisher Cats welcome Bluey and Bingo to the ballpark from the famous TV series, Bluey.
The full 2027 home schedule can be viewed at nhfishercats.com. Season and single-game tickets are available at nhfishercats.com, via email at info@nhfishercats.com, by phone at (603) 641-2005, and in-person at the Delta Dental Stadium Box Office on 1 Line Drive in Manchester, New Hampshire.
About the New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and play their games at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. Over 180 former Fisher Cats have gone on to make their Major League debut. The Fisher Cats have raised millions of dollars for various charities through the Fisher Cats Foundation and continuously strive to improve the quality of life for Granite State residents. The organization has been recognized as New Hampshire Business Review’s “Best Sporting Event to Take Clients to”, Parenting New Hampshire Magazine’s “New Hampshire’s Favorite Sporting Event for Families”, and New Hampshire Magazine’s “Best New Hampshire Sports Team”. For more information on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, please visit nhfishercats.com, call (603) 641-2005, or contact Chris Jared via email at cjared@nhfishercats.com.