The Diamond in Richmond, VA was once the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves…Former Sea Dogs’ Pitching Coach Mike Cather pitched here in 1997-99.

The Sea Dogs continue their six-game roadtrip on Friday night against the Richmond Flying Squirrels from The Diamond in Richmond, VA…Portland has lost five straight road games, and dropped the first three games of this trip to the Bowie Baysox…The ‘Dogs are 7-8 during a 21-game stretch against the Western Division...Tomorrow night the ‘Dogs open up a three-game weekend series in Richmond (Giants affiliate).

1. Just one hit for the Sea Dogs in their last 49 at-bats
2. Two straight shutouts recorded by Bowie to close out the three-game set
3. Drake Britton has won three straight starts for the first time in his professional career from May 25-June 5
4. Since Bryce Brentz’s grand slam with one out in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game, the Sea Dogs have not scored.
5. Portland has dropped five straight road games.

Game Notes

Lineups for Friday (6:35 PM start)

• INF Bryan Johns made his Double-A debut last night and went 0-for-3, getting the start at second base.
• Richmond Hitting Coach Ken Joyce is a native of Portland, Maine.

Drake Britton has worked 20.1 scoreless innings, dating back to May 25th with Salem…He was recently named the E.L. Pitcher of the Week

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