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Maine native makes the start against Reading…Let’s count to 10.

The first Mainer in franchise history is Mike MacDonald, who makes his second start of the season for Portland.
The Sea Dogs continue their 8-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Reading Phillies…After winning the first 4 games of the stand against New Hampshire, the ‘Dogs have dropped the last two, losing 11-4 last night…Camden, Maine native Mike MacDonald, who became the first Mainer to play for the Sea Dogs on July 8th at Trenton, makes his second Double-A start…MacDonald hurt his left hamstring five batters into his first appearance with Portland and was activated from the disabled list earlier today…The righty made two starts at Hadlock Field as a member of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2006.
With last night’s loss, the ‘Dogs are 3-8 against the Reading Phillies and a combined 11-33 against Binghamton, Reading and Trenton…After tomorrow’s game, the ‘Dogs go back to playing New Hampshire (four at Manchester) and three versus Trenton (at Hadlock Field).
Let’s count to 10
- Tonight is MacDonald’s first start at Hadlock Field as a member of the ‘Dogs.
- Two more hits for Jackie Bradley Jr. last night/
- Portland is playing 30 of 33 against Trenton and New Hampshire since June 23rd – currently these are the three games against a different opponent.
- Upcoming roadtrip for the Sea Dogs is a four-game set in New Hampshire
- Five hits for Dan Butler and Reynaldo Rodriguez this homestand.
- Six homers for Matt Spring this season.
- Chris Hernandez ranks 7th in the Eastern League in ERA (3.13)
- Number of starts made by Drake Britton, who allowed a tied a career-high with eight runs allowed last night.
- Number of multi-hit games for Marquez Smith.
- Number of multi-hit games for Jackie Bradley Jr.
Lineups for Tuesday (7:00 PM start)
Reading: James 8, Hernandez 4, Ruf 3, Tripp DH, Castro 9, Asche 5, Valle 2, Abreu 7, Hanzawa 6, RHP Julio Rodriguez (5-3, 3.84)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker 7, Smith 5, Rodriguez 3, Brentz DH, Butler 2, Hissey 9, Gibson 6, Dent 4, RHP Mike MacDonald (0-0, 13.50)
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
‘Dogs home for over a week…Review the moves/Lineups and Notes
The last time the Sea Dogs were home for eight straight days was the end of the 2010 season, tonight, Portland begins a nine-game, eight-day homestand against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats…Portland dropped three of four from Saturday-Monday in Trenton.
Portland has won four of six against the Fisher Cats this season, including a two-game sweep on May 7-9 at Hadlock Field – the two teams will make up that game on July 13th.
The Sea Dogs have four more series before the All-Star Break, all against New Hampshire and Trenton…Last series started 30 of 33 games for Portland against the Thunder and Fisher Cats.
- Right-hander Jason Urquidez made his Sea Dogs debut last night, working 1.1 innings on two unearned runs.
- Bryce Brentz provided Portland’s lone run on Monday night, clocking a solo-homer to right field on a 2-2 pitch with two outs in the nint.
- Jackie Bradley Jr. was hitless for the first time in Double-A
- Pawtucket suffered their eighth straight loss on Monday night, and were swept at home for the first time since 2005.
- There was so much talk about Ryan Lavarnway’s early struggles, despite the season .268 after the first two months…Lavarnway is hitting .313 entering tonight’s game.
Portland has had a roster move in six straight days
June 21…OF Jackie Bradley Jr. assigned from High-A Salem…OF Juan Carlos Linares promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
June 22…RHP Marco Duarte placed on the suspended list.
June 23…LHP Will Latimer promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
June 24…OF Oscar Tejeda designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox…RHP Jason Urquidez contract purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League (Independent League) and assigned to Portland.
June 25…INF Zach Gentile activated from the disabled list (right shin contusion).
Today…RHP Jeremy Kehrt received from Triple-A Pawtucket.
NESN’s feature on Jackie Bradley Jr.
Lineups for Tuesday (7:00 PM start)
New Hampshire: Tolisano 7, Bocock 4, Goins 6, McDade 3, Sobolewski 5, Howard DH, Ochinko 2, Bailli 9, Mujica 6, Stilson RHP
Portland: Bradley Jr. DH, Hazelbaker 7, Smith 5, Brentz 9, Butler 2, Spring 3, Gibson 6, Hissey 8, Dent 4, Martin RHP
RADIO NETWORK: Catch every game on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network: Flagship Stations: WPEI 95.9 FM & WPPI 95.5 FM (Portland/Topsham)…Network Affiliates: WOXO 92.7 FM Norway, WTBM 100.7 FM Mexico, WERZ 1240 AM Lewiston/Auburn, WTME 780 AM Rumford, WKTQ 1450 AM South Paris…Online: seadogs.com & milb.com and IPAD/Smartphone: Tunein app – search Portland Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Sea Dogs (0-4) at Trenton (1-2) – Monday April 9, 2012
Sea Dogs open up a three-game series against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) at Waterfront Park
Lineups
Sea Dogs – Linares 8, Vitek DH, Brentz 9, Rodriguez 3, Tejeda 7, Butler 2, Hee 5, Dent 4, Meneses 6 (Buckner RHP)
Trenton – Almonte 7, Pirela 5, Adams 4, Almonte 9, Lyerly 3, Mesa 8, Johnson DH, Molina 2, Ibarra 6, (Romanski LHP)
Opening Ceremonies set at Hadlock Field
Thought of the Day – Red Sox and Yankees affiliates battling in Double-A. Probably a good thing Trenton is 1-2, can you imagine Red Sox and Yankees fans having their big league club and Double-A clubs winless?



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