Fisher Cats lose home opener in 13 innings

New Hampshire minor league baseball team falls to Binghamton Rumble Ponies in marathon game

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:47am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players, field, and action.A cubist interpretation of the Fisher Cats' hard-fought home opener against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.Manchester Today

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, opened their 2026 season with a heartbreaking 10-9 loss to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a 13-inning marathon game at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester.

Why it matters

The Fisher Cats are one of New Hampshire's most popular minor league sports franchises, drawing thousands of fans each season. This tough opening day defeat sets an early tone for the team as they look to bounce back and compete in the Eastern League North Division.

The details

The game was tied 9-9 after nine innings, forcing extra frames. Binghamton eventually scored the winning run in the 13th inning to hand the Fisher Cats a tough defeat in their home opener. Both teams combined for 19 runs on 29 hits in the marathon contest.

  • The Fisher Cats opened their 21st season on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The game went 13 innings before Binghamton scored the winning run.

The players

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

The Double-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, based in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

The Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, based in Binghamton, New York.

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The takeaway

This marathon loss is a tough start to the season for the Fisher Cats, but the team will look to bounce back and compete in the Eastern League North Division as they aim to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022.