Sea Dogs walk-off winners 2-1…Have won seven straight
Vitek walks with the bases loaded to win.
(Portland, Maine) – For the second straight game at Hadlock Field, the Portland Sea Dogs (18-9) walked-off winners over the New Britain Rock Cats (14-15). On Saturday afternoon, Kolbrin Vitek drew a bases-loaded walk to score J.C. Linares, and give Portland a 2-1 win.
The ‘Dogs have won seven straight, their longest win streak since April 13-20, 2008, when they won eight in a row.
The Sea Dogs celebrate a walk-off win for a second straight way.
The Sea Dogs drew four walks in the ninth inning, three off losing pitcher Edgar Ibarra (1-2). Ibarra intentionally walked Tony Thomas and Michael Almanzar, before Jose Gonzalez walked the game-winner.
Brock Huntzinger tossed a perfect ninth to earn his second win of the season. Ibarra yielded four walks and two wild pitches over 1+ inning pitched.
Vitek tied the game in the seventh off starter Trevor May (7 IP, 3 H, R, 2 BB, 3 SO). Thomas doubled to centerfield and took third base on a groundout by Almanzar. With the infield drawn in, Vitek grounded to second base, but the throw home was late.
Portland’s Will Latimer worked three scoreless innings in relief of Charlie Haeger. With the ‘Dogs trailing 1-0 in the seventh, Latimer induced a line-drive double play to end the frame. Haeger, who made his first start of the year for Portland, fanned eight on just one hit over five innings pitched. The knuckleballer allowed an unearned run, walked four and hit a batter.
New Britain took a 1-0 lead in the first inning off Haeger. Antoan Richardson led off the game with a single, stole second base and eventually scored on a passed ball.
Portland had three hits on the afternoon. Thomas went 2-for-3 and Derrik Gibson added a single.
Prime Motor Group Player of the Game: Will Latimer (3 IP, 3 H, BB, 2 SO)
The Sea Dogs and New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field, game time is 1:00 PM from Hadlock Field. Portland Right-hander Brandon Workman (4-0, 2.73) takes on Righty Alex Meyer (2-1, 2.57). Radio coverage begins at 12:40 AM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network and via the Tune-In Radio app for smartphones and tablets.
Sunday is Kids Run the Bases and Most Improved Student. Tickets are available by calling 207-879-9500 or at seadogs.com.
Sea Dogs and Rock Cats, the homestand begins
Anthony Ranaudo has won a team-high, four straight starts…His ERA sits at 1.00
The Sea Dogs open up a six-game homestand on Friday night against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) at Hadlock Field.
Player Moves: OF Ronald Bermudez received from Triple-A Pawtucket…INF Ryan Dent promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Coverage begins at 6:15 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Derrik Gibson Part 1
New Britain Lineup: Richardson 8, Santana 6, Sobolewski 5, Pinto 2, Ortiz 7, Rohlfing 3, Smith DH, Beresford 4, Goncalves 9, Dean LHP
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas 7, Almanzar 5, Vazquez 2, Spring DH, Gibson 4, Britton LHP
THEY MEET AGAIN: The Sea Dogs return to Hadlock Field after a 5-1 roadtrip, battling the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) in game one of a three-game series on Friday night…This marks the third series between the two teams this year, and the second in Maine…With yesterday’s win, Portland completed their first ever series sweep in Reading, PA…Portland has the best record in the Eastern League and has won 15 of their last 20 games…Opening Day starter Drake Britton makes his sixth start of the season for the ‘Dogs.
THEY HELD ON: Portland scored the first 7 runs of the contest and held on to beat the Reading Fightin Phils, 7-4 on Thursday morning at First Energy Stadium…Anthony Ranaudo (4-0) won his fourth straight start, yielding one run (homer by Tyler Henson) on four hits and four strikeouts…Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-5, clubbing his first homer of the season in the first…Christian Vazquez hit his second blast of the season, a lead-off shot in the fifth…Brock Huntzinger record the final two outs to earn his sixth save of the season…Hector Neris (2-1) took the loss for Reading.
LAST 10+ STRIKEOUT PEFORMANCE BY A PORTLAND PITCHER: Ranaudo has won a team-high four straight starts, and allowed his first homer of the season on Thursday…The former standout at LSU has 1.00 ERA (3 ER/27.0 IP) and has not allowed more than a run in a start this season.
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 24 games for the season and 25 dating back to 2012…Shaw reached base twice yesterday with two walks, improving his Eastern League lead to 25…The Portland first baseman is tied for 9th in team history for the longest on-base streak (Nate Rolison reached in 25 straight games from April 22-May 24, 1998).
HEATING UP: Bogaerts hit his sixth Double-A homer on Thursday and has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games: 22-for-53 (.415), HR, 7 RBI, 3 triples and 4 doubles…Bogaerts has reached base in 20 of 22 starts this season.
LETS MAKE IT EIGHT: The Sea Dogs are seven games over .500 for the first time since they were 19-12 on May 12, 2010…Portland has not been eight games over .500 since finishing the 2008 regular season at 74-66.
WHAT’S ON DECK: The Sea Dogs and New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) continue their three-game series on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM…On Monday, the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate) return to Maine for a three-game set…The Fightin Phils took two of three at Hadlock in the second series of the season.
Morning Baseball Part 2…Ranaudo on the hill
Billy Buckner fanned 12 Rock Cats on April 24, 2011 at New Britain Stadium
The Sea Dogs conclude their three-game series with the Reading Fightin Phils on Thursday morning at First Energy Stadium.
Coverage begins at 11:15 AM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: I go inside the numbers
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas 7, Almanzar 5, Vazquez 2, Rosario DH, Gibson 4, Ranaudo RHP
Reading Lineup: Cartwright 4, Duran 6, Henson 9, Murphy 3, Rupp 2, Mitchell 8, Valle DH, Welty LF, Abreu 5, Neris RHP
MORNING BASEBALL PART: The Sea Dogs clinched a winning roadtrip with yesterday’s victory, and wrap-up the roadie this morning against Reading at First Energy Stadium…At 15-9, Portland holds the best record in the Eastern League and seeks their fifth straight win (would tie a season-high)…Portland has won all four road series to start the season and looks for their first road-series sweep since taking three straight at New Britain on August 20-22, 2012.
PITCHING WINS, YET AGAIN: Matt Barnes (2-1) fanned a Double-A high 10 batters and Shannon Wilkerson hit the game-winning homer in the seventh, as Portland beat Reading 2-1…Barnes worked six innings on three hits, one run, two walks and punched out 10…Portland took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a run-scoring double by J.C. Linares…Reading tied the game in the fourth on Jim Murphy’s lead-off homer…Chris Martin recorded his second save, working 1.1 innings, and inducing a 6-4-3 double play to end the game.
LAST 10+ STRIKEOUT PEFORMANCE BY A PORTLAND PITCHER:
- Billy Buckner, 12 (April 24, 2012 at New Britain)
- Brock Huntzinger, 11 (August 21, 2011 vs. Binghamton)
- Robert Coello, 11 (June 2, 2010 at Trenton)
- 4. Matt Barnes, 10 (May 1, 2013 at Reading)
- Felix Doubront, 10 (July 22, 2009 at New Britain)
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 23 games for the season and 24 dating back to 2012…Shaw was hit-by-a-pitch in his first at-bat against Brody Colvin…Trenton’s Kyle Roller currently has the best on-base streak this season at 25 games, which he extended on a hit-by-pitch last night against New Hampshire.
RACKIGN UP THE K’S: RHP Pete Ruiz earned his second hold of the season, working 1.2 scoreless frames on Wednesday morning…Ruiz has fanned 23 batters over 11 IP, but has 15 strikeouts in his last 6.1 IP.
BACK IN THE SWING: INF Kolbrin Vitek went 2-for-4 yesterday, extending his season-high hitting streak to six games: 8-for-23 (.348).
WHAT’S ON DECK: The Sea Dogs open up a six-game homestand tomorrow night at Hadlock Field against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate)…On Monday, the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate) return to Maine for a three-game set…The Fightin Phils took two of three at Hadlock in the second series of the season.
Morning Baseball…Barnes gets the start
Matt Barnes makes his 5th start of the season for Portland this morning.
The Sea Dogs continue their three-game series with the Reading Fightin Phils on Wednesday morning at First Energy Stadium.
Player Moves: RHP Charlie Haeger assigned from Triple-A Pawtucket…RHP Kyle Kaminska assigned to High-A Salem
Coverage begins at 11:15 AM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Steve Degler Part 2 (former voice of the Reading Phillies).
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas 7, Almanzar DH, Vitek 5, Spring 2, Meneses 4, Barnes RHP
Reading Lineup: Cartwright 4, Duran 6, Collier 8, Murphy 3, Henson 7, Rupp 2, Mitchell 9, Welty DH, Abreu 5, Colvin RHP
MORNING BASEBALL: The Sea Dogs are 3-1 on their six-game roadtrip, and continue their three-game series on Wednesday morning at First Energy Stadium…At 14-9, Portland finished the first month of the season with the best record in the Eastern League, and hold a one-game lead over Reading for the top spot in the Eastern Division…The Sea Dogs have won all three road series this season, last year, they didn’t win their third road series until the middle of May.
SEEKING PERFECTION: Brandon Workman (4-0) was perfect for six innings, before allowing a lead-off double in the seventh, but earned the win as Portland beat the Reading Fightin Phils 5-3…Tony Thomas finished 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, and falling a home run shy of the cycle…Michael Almanzar and J.C. Linares each add RBI’s for the Sea Dogs…Brock Huntzinger recorded the final five outs to earn his fifth save in as many chances…Daniel Bard returned to Portland, but allowed two runs in just 2/3 of an inning…Seth Rosin (1-2) tossed seven strong innings (3 R, ER) but took the loss for Reading.
KNUCKLE SHUFFLE: Charlie Haeger takes the spot of RHP Kyle Kaminska…Haeger, who pitched for Portland in 2011, is the fourth knuckleballer in franchise history; joining RHP John Barnes (2007), LHP Joe Rogers (2004) and Charlie Zink (2003-07).
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 22 games for the season and 23 dating back to 2012…Shaw walked in his final at-bat last night against Brandon Erbe…Trenton’s Kyle Roller currently has the best on-base streak this season at 24 games…Heiker Meneses did not reach base last night, snapping his on-base streak of 18 games on the road.
CAME TO AN END: The Sea Dogs lead the league with 12 triples, hitting two in last night’s game…Portland has a triple in seven of their last eight games…Xander Bogaerts and Thomas lead the team with three triples.
IT HAD BEEN A WHILE: Portland’s series win in Trenton was their first since April 22-25, 2010, when they took three of four…The Sea Dogs are looking to go six games over .500 for the first time since May 18, 2010, when they were 21-15…Portland has won eight of their last 10.
WHAT’S ON DECK: Portland and Reading conclude their three-game series tomorrow morning at 11:35 AM…The Sea Dogs return home on Friday, May 3rd, opening up a six-game homestand against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) and the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate).
‘Dogs resume trip…Re-living a Moss moment
My All-Time Favorite moment in Sea Dogs History…Brandon Moss walks the ‘Dogs into the Eastern League Championship.
After a rainout last night, the Sea Dogs and Reading Fightin Phils open up a three-game series at First Energy Stadium…Last night was Portland’s third postponement this season…Monday’s game will be made up as part of a doubleheader when the ‘Dogs return to Reading in June.
Player moves:
Coverage begins at 6:15 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Steve Degler – former voice of the Reading Phillies.
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas 7, Almanzar 5, Vazquez 2, Spring DH, Meneses 4, Workman RHP
Reading Lineup: Cartwright 6, Hanzawa 6, Collier 8, Murphy 3, Henson 5, Rupp DH, Valle 2, Mitchell 7, Hewitt 9, Rosin RHP
MOSS TO THE RESCUE AGAIN
- Guess it’s good I had trouble sleeping last night…I reached for my phone around 4:30 and checked Twitter, it’s something I do when I can’t sleep. I saw tweets from Buster Olney about the A’s and Angels game. I pulled it up on my phone and saw Moss’s homer…Ironically, former Sea Dog Jed Lowrie was at first.
- The Sea Dogs went on to beat the Akron Aeros in five games to capture their first ever E.L. Championship, but that moment in the N.D.C.S. was still my favorite moment. We all knew Moss was a special player. He had big hits in big spots, a formula that some players just shine in. I’m so happy he found a spot in Oakland with former Sea Dogs: Josh Reddick and Jed Lowrie.
- From my Game Notes on September 12, 2006 (Game was September 9th)
- Game 4 Rundown of the NDCS: Brandon Moss launched a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Sea Dogs to a 4-3 victory over the Trenton Thunder to win the Northern Division Championship Series, 3 games to 1. Moss threw out J.T. Stotts at the plate, the potential go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, keeping the game tied at three. Portland trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning but Luis Jimenez tied the game with a two-out RBI double down the left-field line, scoring pinch-runner Matt Van Der Bosch. Trenton took a 3-0 lead in the second inning, scoring three runs off Frank Brooks following a 90-minute rain delay. Brooks allowed just those runs in six innings on six hits, three walks and five strikeouts. Barry Hertzler worked two scoreless innings to earn his first post-season win. Scott Patterson worked an inning and 2/3 to suffer the loss. Brian Myrow had two hits, including his second post-season home run and an RBI double.
PART TWO OF THE TRIP: After taking two of three from the Trenton Thunder, the Sea Dogs resume their roadtrip on Tuesday night at First Energy Stadium against the Reading Fight Phils…Portland dropped two of three to the Phils on April 8-10 at Hadlock Field…At 13-9, the ‘Dogs have the best record in the Eastern League, and hold a one-game lead over Reading for the top spot in the Eastern Division…The Sea Dogs have won all three road series this season, last year, they didn’t win their third road series until the middle of May.
CLUTCH ALL AWAY AROUND: The Sea Dogs erased two early deficits, to beat the Trenton Thunder 9-5 on Sunday afternoon at Arm & Hammer Park…Michael Almanzar snapped a 4-4 tie with a two-run homer in the fifth, off losing pitcher Francisco Rondon…Drake Britton (2-2) retired the final 11 batters faced, to earn the win for Portland…Britton gave up four runs on six hits, two walks and a season-high, seven strikeouts…Shannon Wilkerson tied the game at four with a two-run double…Ryan Dent and Matt Spring each had 2 RBI for the ‘Dogs…Portland’s five stolen bases all scored.
THAT’S A CAREER DAY FOR A CATCHER: Christian Vazquez stole two bases on Sunday, his first multi-stolen base game of his career…Vazquez went 2-for-4 and has hit safely in 10 of 11 games: 13-for-37 (.351).
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 21 games for the season and 22 dating back to 2012…Shaw went 2-for-5 on Sunday with two singles and leads the Eastern League with 22 walks…Trenton’s Kyle Roller currently has the best on-base streak this season at 22 games…Heiker Meneses has reached base safely in 18 straight road games, dating back to May 14, 2012.
CAME TO AN END: The Sea Dogs lead the league with 10 triples, but did not have one on Sunday, snapping a six-game streak with at least one triple…Xander Bogaerts leads the team with three triples, which is tied for the top spot in the E.L.
IT HAD BEEN A WHILE: Portland’s series win in Trenton was their first since April 22-25, 2010, when they took three of four…The Sea Dogs are looking to go four games over .500 for the first time since June 20, 2010, when they were 36-32…Portland has won seven of their last nine.
WHAT’S ON DECK: Portland and Reading continue their three-game series tomorrow morning at 11:35 AM, and will also start at 11:35 AM on Wednesday…Portland returns home on Friday, May 3rd, opening up a six-game homestand against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate).
They even have ostrich at First Energy Stadium.
Day baseball in Trenton…’Dogs look for the series win
Panoramic view of Arm & Hammer Park.
The Sea Dogs and Trenton Thunder play the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon…Portland took the middle game last night 6-0.
Player moves: OF Ronald Bermudez promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket…C Alberto Rosario received from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Coverage begins at 12:45 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Portland Manager Kevin Boles
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Thomas 7, Almanzar 5, Vazquez 2, Spring DH, Meneses 4, Dent 9, Britton LHP
Trenton Lineup: Flores 8, Pirela 4, Austin DH, Roller 3, Medchill 7, Higashioka 2, Stevenson 5, Castillo 6, Brown 9, Rondon LHP
NUMBERS GAME
- Number of games Xander Bogaerts will play this series…No worries, Xander was away at his sister’s wedding.
- Ranaudo’s 0.83 ERA is second in the Eastern League.
- Rosario’s addition makes it three catchers on the roster
- Number of at-bats for Matt Spring in his first start of the season on Saturday…Spring went 1-for-4.
- Britton was the Opening Day starter and his making his 5th start of the season
- Portland has a triple in six straight games.
THAT WOULD BE A RUBBER GAME: Portland and Trenton play the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton, N.J…Last night was Portland’s second shutout of the season – both have been on the road (April 17th at Binghamton)…The Sea Dogs are a ½ game behind the Erie SeaWolves for the best record in the Eastern League…After today’s contest, the two teams don’t meet until June 21-23, a three-game series in Trenton.
Shannon Wilkerson had a 3-run triple on Saturday…Portland leads the league with 10 triples and has one in six straight games. (photo by Sitting Still Photography).
NOW THAT’S PITCHING: Righty Anthony Ranaudo (3-0) tossed six scoreless frames, allowing just two hits and fanning a career-high nine batters, leading the Sea Dogs to a 6-0 win over the Thunder on Saturday night…Ranaudo, who was pitching in his home state, earned his third straight win…Portland scored twice in the second and added three runs in the fourth inning on Shannon Wilkerson’s bases-clearing triple…Derrik Gibson went 1-for-2 with an RBI and two walks…Right-hander Zach Nuding (0-3) took the loss for Trenton, surrendering five runs (four earned) over six innings pitched.
MAYBE THE NAME CHANGE WILL HELP: Arm & Hammer Park, formally known as Waterfront Park in Trenton, has not been kind to Portland…The ‘Dogs have dropped 17 of their last 23 games against the Thunder in New Jersey…Portland won the season series in 2010, taking four of seven.
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 20 games, by going 1-for-4 with a double on Saturday…Shaw’s on-base streak is currently the longest in the league, and tied with Altoona’s Andrew Lambo for the longest on-base streak in the Eastern League this season.
ANOTHER ONE?: The Sea Dogs lead the league with 10 triples, but has nine in the last six games…Xander Bogaerts has a triple in three straight games…Heiker Meneses, Tony Thomas and Wilkerson each have two triples on the season.
HIGH FIVE: Portland had a reliever strikeout five batters in consecutive games (Last Wednesday and Friday)…In the series opener, Keith Couch fanned a season-high 5 over 2.1 innings…Ruiz struck out five on Wednesday against Binghamton…Chris Martin has a team-high 14.1 scoreless inning streak to start the season.
WHAT’S ON DECK: Tomorrow, the Sea Dogs open up a four-game series in Reading, PA against the Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate)…The final two games of the roadtrip begin at 11:35 AM…Portland returns home on Friday, May 3rd, opening up a six-game homestand against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate).
Ranaudo pitching in his home state
The Sea Dogs continue their three-game series on Saturday night versus the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) at Arm & Hammer Park. Portland suffered a 6-3 loss on Friday in the series opener.
Anthony Ranaudo makes his 4th start of the season…The righty grew up 40 miles from Arm & Hammer Park.
Player move: OF Ronald Bermudez activated from the disabled list.
Coverage begins at 6:45 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Josh Mauer, Voice of the Trenton Thunder
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Meneses 4, Shaw 3, Thomas 7, Almanzar 5, Vitek DH, Spring 2, Bermudez 9, Gibson 6, Ranaudo RHP
Trenton Lineup: Flores 9, Pirela 4, Austin 9, Murphy 2, Roller 3, Heathcott 8, Medchill DH, Castillo 6, Stevenson 5, Nuding RHP
HOMECOMING: Jackson, New Jersey native Anthony Ranaudo, makes his fourth start of the season for the Sea Dogs in game two of the series on Saturday night…Ranaudo attended St. Rose High School, just 42 miles from Arm & Hammer Park…Portland has dropped two straight, and has not lost consecutive road contests this season…RHP Zach Nuding, who allowed seven unearned runs at Hadlock Field on April 5th, makes his fifth start of the season for the Thunder.
DECIDED EARLY: Trenton scored all six runs off Matt Barnes (1-1) in 4.2 innings, taking the series opener, 6-3 on Friday night at Arm & Hammer Park…Tony Thomas drove in all three runs for Portland, going 2-for-4…Thomas delivered an RBI double in the first and a two-run triple in the fifth…J.R. Murphy led the Thunder with three hits and Kyle Roller nailed a two-run double in the third…Nik Turley (2-1) earned the win for the Thunder, working five innings on six hits and three runs…Jose Ramirez hurled four scoreless frames in his Double-A debut and earned a save.
MAYBE THE NAME CHANGE WILL HELP: Arm & Hammer Park, formally known as Waterfront Park in Trenton, has not been kind to Portland…The ‘Dogs have dropped 17 of their last 22 games against the Thunder in New Jersey…Portland won the season series in 2010, taking four of seven.
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 19 games, by going 0-for-2 with three walks (Eastern League leader with 22) on Friday…Shaw’s on-base streak is currently the longest in the league…Altoona’s Andrew Lambo had a 20-game on-base streak from April 4-24.
RAINING 3’S: The Sea Dogs and Harrisburg lead the league with nine triples…Portland has eight in the last five games…Xander Bogaerts has a triple in three straight games, Thomas has tripled in back-to-back starts.
HIGH FIVE: Portland has had a reliever strikeout five batters in consecutive games…Last night, Keith Couch fanned a season-high 5 over 2.1 innings…Ruiz struck out five on Wednesday in the series finale against Binghamton…Chris Martin extended his scoreless streak to 14.1 innings to start the season, working a scoreless frame last night.
WHAT’S ON DECK: Portland and Trenton (Yankees affiliate) conclude their three-game series tomorrow afternoon at 1:05 PM…On Monday night, the Sea Dogs open up a four-game series in Reading, PA against the Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate)…The final two games of the roadtrip begin at 11:35 AM.
Welcome to Arm & Hammer Park…Game 1 Lineups & Notes
The brand new video board in right-field in Trenton, N.J.
The Sea Dogs open up a seven-game roadtrip on Friday night against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) at Arm & Hammer Park (formally knowns as Waterfront Park)
Coverage begins at 6:45 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: Mike Ashmore from Thunder Thoughts – follow him on Twitter at mashmore98
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Meneses 4, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas DH, Almanzar 5, Vazquez 2, Gibson 6, Dent 7, Barnes RHP
Trenton Lineup: Flores 9, Pirela 4, Austin 9, Murphy 2, Roller 3, Heathcott 8, Segedin 5, Medchill DH, Castillo 6, Turley LHP
HIT THE ROAD JACK: After a 5-2 homestand, the Sea Dogs open up a seven-game homestand on Friday night against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton, N.J…Portland finished 7-6 at Hadlock Field in April, their best opening-month home record since winning 7 of 12 in April of 2011…Trenton took two of three from the Sea Dogs in the opening series of the season, including a 13-5 win on Opening Day – Portland committed a season-high five errors.
EIGHT IS ENOUGH: The Binghamton Mets led 8-0 after two innings and held on to beat the Sea Dogs, 8-6 in the series finale on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field…Michael Almanzar and Xander Bogaerts aided the comeback for Portland, driving in two runs apiece…Bogaerts tripled for the third straight game…Kyle Kaminska (0-3) suffered the loss, allowing 10 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over 4.2 innings pitched…Darrell Ceciliani (double) and Allan Dykstra (home run) each had 3 RBI…Portland’s bullpen duo of Miguel Celestino and Pete Ruiz closed out the game with 4.1 hitless frames.
MAYBE THE NAME CHANGE WILL HELP: Arm & Hammer Park, formally known as Waterfront Park in Trenton, has not been kind to Portland…The ‘Dogs have dropped 16 of their last 21 games against the Thunder in New Jersey…Portland won the season series in 2010, taking four of seven.
AND IT CONTINUES: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 18 games, by going 1-for-4 with a walk (Eastern League leader with 19) on Wednesday…Shaw’s on-base streak is currently the longest in the league…Altoona’s Andrew Lambo had a 20-game on-base streak from April 4-24.
RAINING 3’S: The Sea Dogs are second in the Eastern League with eight triples, but have seven in the last four games…Bogaerts and Heiker Meneses each had two in a game during the past homestand.
HE’S A RELIEVER? Ruiz is second on the staff with 21 strikeouts, tying a season-high with 5 on Wednesday night against Binghamton…The right-hander has 17 strikeouts in his last 6.2 IP…Brandon Workman is tops of the staff with 28 K’s…Portland is second in the league in strikeouts with 178 (Harrisburg leads with 184)
WHAT’S ON DECK: Portland and Trenton (Yankees affiliate) continue their three-game series on Saturday night at 7:05 PM…The series concludes on Sunday at 1:05 PM…On Monday night, the ‘Dogs open up a four-game series in Reading, PA against the Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate).
Sea Dogs look for their sixth straight win
Heiker Meneses had two triples last night…He’s leading the team in hitting at .357.
The Sea Dogs and B-Mets conclude their 3-game series on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field.
Coverage begins at 5:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: RHP Pete Ruiz
Portland Lineup: Hissey 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw 3, Linares 9, Thomas DH, Almanzar 5, Meneses 4, Rosario 2, Dent 7, Kaminska RHP
Binghamton Lineup: Harris 8, Cecilani 7, Rodriguez 5, Dykstra DH, Vaughn 9, Lucas 3, Pena 2, Muno 4, Tovar 6, Goeddel RHP
Video Interview with Kevin Boles
ON A ROLL: After losing the homestand opener, the Sea Dogs seek their sixth straight win on Wednesday night against the Binghamton Mets at Hadlock Field…Since losing 17-1 last Thursday, Portland has outscored the opponent 44-19…With last night’s win, the ‘Dogs moved into sole possession of first place for the first time since May 2, 2008…Portland has their longest winning streak, since winning six straight last August 19-24…Right-hander Kyle Kaminska makes his fourth start of the year for Portland.
WILD FINISH: Heiker Meneses scored on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning, as the Sea Dogs rallied back from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Binghamton Mets 9-8…Meneses finished 3-for-5 with 3 RBI, 2 triples and a double…Christian Vazquez went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and reached base three times…Brock Huntzinger worked two scoreless frames on one hit to earn his first win of the season…Lefty Craig Breslow made the start, but lasted only four batters, allowing three hits and three runs…Michael Almanzar and J.C. Linares each drove in a run for the ‘Dogs.
WHAT’S THE RECORD? Meneses is the first Sea Dog with two triples in once game since Bryan Pritz on June 16, 2007 against the Akron Aeros at Hadlock Filed…The team record is three by Sheldon Fulse in 2004…Meneses has four straight multi-hit games: 10-for-18 (.556), 5 RBI, 2 3B, 3 2 and has hit safely in 9 of 10 games: 18-for-44 (.409).
WALK THIS WAY: 1B Travis Shaw extended his on-base streak to 17 games by going 1-for-3 with 2 walks on Tuesday…Shaw leads the league with 18 walks.
MLB REHAB UPDATE: Breslow became the 29th player to make a Major League rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs and the 23rd as a Red Sox affiliate.MLB Rehabs as a Red Sox affiliate: Breslow, Stephen Drew & Lackey (2013), Andrew Bailey, Chris Carpenter, Carl Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, Rich Hill, Ryan Kalish, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Ryan Sweeney (2012), Bobby Jenks (2011), Mike Cameron, Manny Delcarmen, Ellsbury and Jeremy Hermida (2010), Jed Lowrie, Matsuzaka and John Smoltz (2009), David Ortiz (2008), Wade Miller (2005), Lenny DiNardo (2004 & 2006), Casey Fossum (2003), Chad Fox (2003) and Matt White (2003).
MLB Rehabs as a Marlins affiliate: Luis Aquino, Chris Hammond and Gary Sheffield (1994) Charles Johnson (1995), Matt Mantei (1997), Kevin Millar (2002).
WHAT’S ON DECK: Portland has a scheduled off day tomorrow, before a seven-game trip at Trenton (Yankees affiliate) and Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies affiliate)…The Sea Dogs return to Hadlock Field on May 3-8, opening up a six-game homestand against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) and Reading.
Breslow to rehab on Tuesday night
Craig Breslow becomes the 29th Major Leaguer to rehab in Portland.
The Sea Dogs and B-Mets continue their 3-game series on Tuesday night at Hadlock Field.
Coverage begins at 5:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Interview: LHP Craig Breslow
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Shaw DH, Linares 9, Thomas 7, Almanzar 3, Vitek 5, Vazquez 2, Meneses 4, Breslow LHP (MLB Rehab Appearance)
Binghamton Lineup: Harris 8, Cecilani 7, Rodriguez 5, Dykstra DH, Forsythe 2, Lucas 3, Muno 4, Tovar 6, Pill RHP
MAJOR INFLUENCE PART 2: One night after John Lackey makes a Major League rehab assignment with Portland, Lefty Craig Breslow makes one tonight…Breslow becomes the 29th player to make a MLB rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs and the 23rd as a Red Sox affiliate…Portland has won four straight, and are three games over .500 for the first time since June 22, 2010 (36-33)…Right-hander Brandon Workman is scheduled to relieve Breslow
A MESSY WIN: The Sea Dogs took advantage of five Binghamton errors, en route to an 8-2 victory on Monday night at Hadlock Field…Portland led 5-0 after two, highlighted by Michael Almanzar’s two-run double…Lackey worked 3.2 scoreless on three hits, two walks and five strikeouts…Keith Couch (1-0) earned the win, working four innings on four hits and two runs (one earned)…Xander Bogaerts paced Portland’s offense, going 3-for-5 with 2 runs scored…J.C. Linares added two hits and a run scored…Chris Martin worked the final 1.1 innings with a walk and a strikeout.
WALK THIS WAY: 1B Travis Shaw had his hitting streak snapped at eight games on Sunday, but extended his on-base streak to 16 games with his league-leading, 16th walk of the season on Monday…Shaw’s on-base streak is the longest since Kolbrin Vitek reached base safely in 17 games from April 5-21, 2012.
TRIPLE 7? Workman has worked seven innings in both career starts against the Binghamton Mets…Tonight, the Texas native makes his first career relief appearance after 54 starts…Workman is 3-0, 3.00 ERA (6 ER/18.0 IP) in 3 starts.
MLB REHAB UPDATE: Breslow is the 29th to make a Major League rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs and the 23rd as a Red Sox affiliate.MLB Rehabs as a Red Sox affiliate: Stephen Drew & Lackey (2013), Andrew Bailey, Chris Carpenter, Carl Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, Rich Hill, Ryan Kalish, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Ryan Sweeney (2012), Bobby Jenks (2011), Mike Cameron, Manny Delcarmen, Ellsbury and Jeremy Hermida (2010), Jed Lowrie, Matsuzaka and John Smoltz (2009), David Ortiz (2008), Wade Miller (2005), Lenny DiNardo (2004 & 2006), Casey Fossum (2003), Chad Fox (2003) and Matt White (2003).
MLB Rehabs as a Marlins affiliate: Luis Aquino, Chris Hammond and Gary Sheffield (1994) Charles Johnson (1995), Matt Mantei (1997), Kevin Millar (2002).
WHAT’S ON DECK: The ‘Dogs and Mets conclude their three-game series tomorrow night at Hadlock Field…The Sea Dogs took two of three from the B-Mets last week at NYSEG Stadium…Portland has a scheduled off day on Thursday, before a seven-game trip at Trenton (Yankees affiliate) and Reading Fight Phils (Phillies affiliate).
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