(PR) Trenton, NJ- A pair of extra base hits in the third inning proved to be the difference on Thursday night as the Thunder held on for a 3-1 victory over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Waterfront Park. RHP Lance Pendleton picked up his tenth win and Trenton (64-41) moved 2.5 games ahead in first place in the divisional race.
After being named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week on Monday, RHP Lance Pendleton made his 21st start and extended his scoreless innings streak to 18 1/3 innings before allowing a solo home run to Eric Thames in the top of the fourth inning to cut the Trenton lead to 2-1. The homer was the only run allowed by Pendleton (10-4), as the Rice product gave up just four hits on the night and struck out six batters in six innings of work
Trenton took an early lead against RHP Randy Boone in the third inning. Luis Nunez led off with a triple down the left field line and Justin Snyder drove Nunez in with a double down the right field line for a 1-0 lead. Snyder came around to score on an Austin Krum single to right field, pushing Trenton ahead 2-0.
The Thunder picked up some insurance in the bottom of the eighth inning as Austin Romine launched a solo home run to center field giving Trenton a 3-1 lead. Ryan Pope pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his 8th save of the season.
Trenton and New Hampshire will play game two of their four game weekend set on Friday night at 7:05 PM. RHP Hector Noesi gets the start for the Thunder, while the Fisher Cats go with RHP Rey Gonzalez. For tickets, call (609) 394-3300 or online at www.trentonthunder.com
