King fires five strong frames, bullpen stifles Erie in 4-2 win
ERIE, PA – A three-run ninth inning and stellar pitching from four New Hampshire arms propelled the Fisher Cats (20-29, 54-62) to a Friday night win at UPMC Park against the Erie SeaWolves (33-16, 69-48), 4-2. Toronto’s No. 3 prospect Johnny King set down the final 10 batters he faced, and the bullpen followed with four strong innings.
New Hampshire’s big moment came in the late stages of Friday’s game. With the game tied at one in the top of the ninth, left fielder Carter Cunningham’s sacrifice fly gave New Hampshire their first lead at 2-1, and third baseman Cutter Coffey’s two-run single with two outs gave the Fisher Cats a decisive 4-1 lead…