Toolshed: Hot finishes may lead to hot starts
When Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby was asked what he did in the winter without the national pastime, he reportedly answered, "I stare out the window and wait for spring." Sure, anyone could do that. And while staring, you could reflect on the last few games you watched and
Trenton with a 3-2 walk-off win on Saturday
Trenton, N.J. - The Trenton Thunder (58-47) received a two-out walk-off RBI single from Brandon Wagner, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (43-61), 3-2 on Saturday night at Arm & Hammer Park.
Shawaryn six strong innings, 'Dogs win 2-1
Binghamton, NY - The Portland Sea Dogs (38-57) earned a split of a four-game series with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (45-5) with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon at NYSEG Stadium. Portland's last four wins are one-run victories.
Lopez provides offense in 16-2 loss at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (44-48) scored all 16 runs over five innings and defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (36-56), 16-2 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at NYSEG Stadium.
Hartford wins 5-0 on Saturday night
Hartford, Conn. - The Hartford Yard Goats (42-44) scored all their runs with two outs, beating the Portland Sea Dogs (34-52), 5-0 on Saturday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park. The loss snapped Portland's three-game winning streak.
Witte knocks in four, as 'Dogs win 10-2 at Hartford
Hartford, Conn. - The Portland Sea Dogs (33-31) made it two straight wins in Hartford, defeating the Yard Goats (41-43), 10-2 on Thursday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
Ockimey and Witte lead the charge, 'Dogs win 5-3
Portland, Maine - Jantzen Witte broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run triple in the bottom of the seventh and the Sea Dogs (31-50) defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (39-42) 5-2 on Monday night at Hadlock Field.
'Cats with a big second, beat Portland 10-3
Manchester, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (45-31) scored five runs in the second inning, cruising to a 10-3 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (29-47) on Tuesday night at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Reading with 13 hits in 12-3 win over Portland
Portland, Maine -The Reading Fightin Phils (30-40) offense lit up the summer sky on Wednesday night and powered a 12-3 win over the Sea Dogs (26-44) at Hadlock Field. Both Reading and Portland have reached the midway point in the 2018 season.
'Dogs win 5-3 on Father's Day in Bowie
Bowie, Md. - The Portland Sea Dogs (26-41) scored five times in the first inning and never looked back, defeating the Bowie Baysox (29-37) 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Prince George's Stadium. Portland completed a three-game sweep of the Baysox and won four straight to end the trip.
Sea Dogs hold on for a 4-2 win at Richmond
Richmond, VA - The Portland Sea Dogs (23-41) held on for a 4-2 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels (33-30) on Thursday night in front of 7,415 fans at the Diamond. Portland snapped a three-game losing streak, and head to Bowie, Maryland for a three-game weekend series.
Akron takes the rubber match-up on Sunday, 7-2
Portland, Maine - Joe Sever and Ka'ai Tom each hit a two-run homer and powered the Akron RubberDucks (36-27) to a 7-2 victory over the Sea Dogs (22-39) in the rubber match in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field.
'Dogs win the series, 6-2 win at Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. - Tate Matheny went 4-for-4, 2 RBI and Teddy Stankiewicz (W, 5-5) fired six strong innings, as the Portland Sea Dogs (20-35) defeated the Harrisburg Senators (27-27), 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at FNB Field. Portland took two of three in the series and finished their trip at 3-3.
Eight is enough! 'Dogs win 8-4 at Altoona
Altoona, Pa. - The Portland Sea Dogs (15-24) have scored at least eight runs in five straight games. On Friday night, they used a five-run third inning and beat the Altoona Curve (19-18), 8-4 at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The Sea Dogs have won a season-high four straight road games.
'Dogs hold on for 5-3 win at New Hampshire
Manchester, NH - Jordan Weems fanned Bo Bichette with the bases loaded to end the night and give the Portland Sea Dogs (8-19) a 5-3 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (18-10) on Tuesday night at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Hartford scores late to beat 'Dogs 4-1
Hartford, CT - The Hartford Yard Goats (9-9) hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the eighth inning, and beat the Portland Sea Dogs (6-11), 4-1 on Tuesday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
Sea Dogs Walk-Off with 8-7 Win on Memorial Day
Portland, Maine- Deiner Lopez hit a walk-off, opposite-field single to score Cole Sturgeon from third base and the Sea Dogs (22-23) defeated the Trenton Thunder (32-17) 8-7 in 10 innings on Memorial Day at Hadlock Field.
Ockimey continues hot start with four hits
A difficult March had Josh Ockimey searching for answers, but he found them quickly once the Minor League season got underway.Boston's No. 8 prospect registered his third career four-hit game in Class A Advanced Salem's 11-5 win over Lynchburg at Calvin Falwell Field on Tuesday. He collected three singles and
Lakins ties career high with nine K's for Salem
Travis Lakins isn't afraid to admit last season was inconsistent in part because of spotty location.But that didn't bother Boston's No. 8 prospect a bit when it came to his 2017 debut. Lakins was in control from the get-go Thursday night, allowing four hits while matching a career high with