Kalish Gets a Promotion

Ryan Kalish, who has been red-hot for the Sea Dogs as of late, is on his way to Pawtucket. Kalish will be taking his .293 avg, 8 homers and 29 RBI's with him, where he will be reunited with former 2010 Sea Dogs Felix Doubront and Lars Anderson. Ryan Khoury will be taking his spot on the roster.

Projo- Kalish may be getting the call soon

Here's the press release from earlier this afternoon, courtesy of the Sea Dogs.

The Boston Red Sox have promoted Portland Sea Dogs’ outfielder Ryan Kalish to Triple-A Pawtucket. Infielder Ryan Khoury will join the Sea Dogs from Triple-A Pawtucket. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Jeremy Kehrt has been added to the Sea Dogs roster from Single-A Salem. Kehrt will start tonight for the Sea Dogs at 7:05 PM against the Trenton Thunder at Waterfront Park in Trenton, New Jersey. The Sea Dogs roster is now at the 24 man maximum.

The 22 year old, Kalish, was hitting .293 in 41 games for the Sea Dogs and was leading Portland in runs scored (35), home runs (8), and stolen bases (13). He was also fourth in the Eastern League in both walks (28) and on-base percentage (.404) as well as fifth in the league in stolen bases. On May 29th, Kalish became the ninth player in team history to collect five hits in a game. Kalish is rated as the #5 prospect in the Red Sox system according to Baseball America. He combined to hit .279 with 18 home runs & 77 RBI between Single-A Salem and the Sea Dogs last season to earn Red Sox Minor League Offensive Player of the Year honors. The New Jersey native was selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.

NESN-RIFIC GAME GAME DAY - SEA DOGS VS NB ROCK CATS - KELLY VS GIBSON #RockCats #cpk3

ESN is in the house, Casey Kelly vs Kyle Gibson and Memorial Day Baseball at Hadlock! If you can't be get to NESN, stick here for all the updates!


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RYAN WESTMORELAND HANGING WITH THE DOGS THIS WEEKEND

PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME WRAP  The Portland Sea Dogs (26-23) overcame a four-run seventh inning deficit to defeat the New Britain Rock Cats 10-6 before 6,663 fans on Monday afternoon at Hadlock Field.  Nate Spears, Anthony Rizzo and Yamaico Navarro would all leave the yard during a six-run seventh inning rally as the Sea Dogs take three of four from the Rock Cats and improve to 13-3 on the season against New Britain.

 With Portland trailing 6-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Spears would make it a ballgame connecting for a solo homerun, his fifth of the season, to make it a 6-3.

SUNDAY GAME DAY - SEA DOGS VS ROCK CATS

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Jose Iglesias and his injured hand

Ryan Kalish continues his hot streak as The Portland Sea Dogs beat the New Britain Rock Cats 8 - 4

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Ryan Kalish


Kyle Weiland


PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME WRAP
The Portland Sea Dogs (25-23) used six strong innings from Kyle Weiland (1-4) and a five-run fourth inning to defeat the New Britain Rock Cats, 8-4 on Sunday afternoon in front of 6,930 fans at Hadlock Field.  Portland has won two straight in the series and 12 of 15 on the season against the Rock Cats.

GAME DAY - SEA DOGS TOUGH ONE TO ROCK CATS 3-2

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ANTHONY RIZZO DISAPPOINTED AFTER GROUNDING OUT

OFFICIAL PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME WRAP
With runners on the corners and two outs in the top of the seventh inning, Brandon Roberts caught most of Hadlock Field off guard. The New Britain outfielder laid down a bunt, bringing home Chris Cates with the eventual winning run, as the Rock Cats beat the Sea Dogs, 3-2.

Robert Coello retired the first two batters he faced, but ran into trouble, as Rene Tosoni drew a two-out walk in the top of the first. The next batter was Erik Lis, and he put the Rock Cats ahead, sending a two-run homer into the Sea Dogs' bullpen.

KELLY BATTLES THROUGH ANOTHER START, DOGS LOSE ON WALK OFF

OFFICIAL PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME WRAP UP
Matthew Rizzotti hasn't been in the Eastern League for long, but he has certainly made an impact. On Wednesday night, the Reading Phillies' designated hitter hit two home runs, including a walk-off three-run blast in the bottom of the ninth, propelling the Phillies past the Sea Dogs, 5-3, at FirstEnergy Stadium.

For the first time in the series, the Sea Dogs struck first. Matt Sheely led off the top of the third with a single, and quickly stole second base. After a walk and a pair of outs, Sheely scored, as Luis Exposito singled up the middle. The RBI was Exposito's 31st - the most on the team. The next batter up was Anthony Rizzo, and he also picked up an RBI, knocking in Che-Hsuan Lin with a single to right-center.

Unfortunately for Portland, that lead was short-lived, as the Phillies evened the score in the bottom half of the third. Tagg Bozied received a one-out walk, and Matthew Rizzotti brought him in with a two-run homer to right field.

Despite their struggles in the third inning, both starting pitchers settled down to have solid outings on the mound. Casey Kelly tossed five innings for the Sea Dogs, allowing two runs, seven hits, and three walks, while striking out four. Vance Worley lasted seven innings for Reading, allowing two runs, six hits, and four walks, while striking out three.

Sergio Escalona took over for Worley in the top of the eighth, and immediately ran into control problems. Luis Exposito singled inside of a pair of outs, before Escalona issued free passes to Ray Chang, Juan Apodaca, and Chih-Hsien Chiang. Chiang's walk came with the bases loaded, bringing in Exposito with the go-ahead run.

Portland stayed in the lead until the bottom of the ninth, when Matthew Rizzotti finished his magical night. After Mike Spidale struck out to lead off the inning, Bryce Cox allowed back-to-back walks to Domonic Brown and Tagg Bozied. With two men on and one out, Rizzotti took a 1-2 offering from Cox, and lined it out of the park to left-center field, giving the Phillies a 5-3 walk-off win.

Rizzotti's heroics gave Michael Stutes (3-0) the win, while Bryce Cox (0-3) suffered the loss.

The Sea Dogs and Phillies will conclude their four-game series on Thursday night at 6:35. Stephen Fife (2-1, 3.92) will make the start for Portland, while Reading turns to Jason Anderson (0-0, 1.80).

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GAME DAY - SEA DOGS COME BACK TO BEAT THE THUNDER 11 - 8

Red Sox Nation, please take a deep breath. A real big deep breath. Fans need to remember, this kid is just 20 years old and is learning a whole new game and a whole new culture.

When I say kid, I mean kid, because like 4000 other "kids" who waited after the Sea Dogs 11-8 comeback win over the Trenton Thunder, Jose Iglesias ignored the spread rehabbing Mike Cameron purchased for the team, went just outside the clubhouse door to the field, and watched fireworks.

Stars might have been in his eyes watching the post game ritual at Hadlock, but they sure aren't when he is on the field. While all fans had been introduced to his defense in spring training, what continues to impress people that watch him every night, is his performance at the plate. Tonight, Iglesias went 4-5 with 3 singles and a triple that helped set up the huge 8th inning.

ELLSBURY AND CAMERON AT HADLOCK! FOLLOW HERE!

POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE


New Britain Rock Cats starter Kyle Gibson is the Minnesota Twins #3 prospect, and Thursday at Hadlock Field proved exactly why. Gibson went 7 innings, giving up only 4 hits, 3 of those to MLB talent, 2 by Jacoby Ellsbury and 1 by Mike Cameron. Cameron and Ellsbury both sang praises. "He had pretty good command" Cameron said, "low 90's in velocity..to see that here from a young kid is really good." Ellsbury added "He had 3 pretty good pitches..that he mixed up in spots"

Ellsbury, rehabbing from broken ribs, looks better and better with each game. Today he went 3 - 4 with a double and a stolen base. Cameron on the other hand went 1 - 4 with a double. Cameron said "I'm really close." When asked if was close to 100% he said "never 100% in baseball..but 90s(%) yeah, real close." Ellsbury said his biggest hurdle remains feeling comfortable in his own body.

REPORT - FELIX DOUBRONT PROMOTED TO AAA PAWSOX #redsox #portlandseadogs

SoxProspects.com is reporting Felix Doubront was promoted to AAA Pawtucket. Lost in the Jacoby Ellsbury madness was Dubront’s 7 innings of shutout ball. Dubront allowed a leadoff triple, and bared down the rest of the way in a superior pitching performance.

HADLOCK HEADLINES - OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING CAMERON AND ELLSBURY

Here is the official release about Cameron and Ellsbury from The Portland Sea Dogs

Boston Red Sox outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Cameron are expected to play for the Portland Sea Dogs on Major League rehab assignments on Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 Noon when the Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats at Hadlock Field.

Ellsbury, 26, has been on Boston's disabled list since April 20th (retroactive to April 12th) with a rib injury. Ellsbury suffered the injury in an outfield collision with Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre on April 11th in Kansas City. In 6 games with the Red Sox this season he is batting .333 (10-for-30) with 4 2B, 1 RBI, 6 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases.

Ellsbury has appeared in 67 games for the Sea Dogs over two seasons. In 2006, Ellsbury appeared in 50 games for the Sea Dogs hitting .308 and helping the Sea Dogs capture their first Eastern League Championship. Ellsbury would return to start the 2007 season in Portland, where he was named the Eastern League Player of the Month. In 17 games he hit .452 with 13 RBI and earned a promotion to Triple-A Pawtucket on May 4th. Ellsbury would conclude the 2007 season helping the Red Sox win the World Series.
Ellsbury went 0‐for‐3 with a walk, and played eight innings in centerfield, leading the Sea Dogs to a 2‐1 victory over the New Britain Rock Cats on Tuesday night with the Sea Dogs.

Cameron, 37, is hitting .233 (7-for-30) with three doubles and two runs scored in 11 games for Boston this season. He was placed on the disabled list on April 20th (retroactive to April 19) with a lower abdominal strain.

Cameron is a 13-year Major League veteran, who has spent time with the White Sox, Reds, Mariners, Mets, Padres, and Brewers. He is in his first season with the Red Sox after signing with the club as a free agent on December 16, 2009. Cameron has captured three gold glove awards and was a Major League All-Star in 2001 with Seattle. He has a .250 career average with 265 home runs in 1,829 Major League games.

Tickets are available to all remaining 2010 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com. The Sea Dogs are Maine's most affordable professional sports entertainment.

Mike Cameron in Portland Update

Tonight's Portland Sea Dogs lineup does not include Mike Cameron, who was rumored to be rehabbing for the Sea dogs tonight. The MiLB game notes state he will be here tomorrow. Time will tell. Perhaps they are keeping him out due to the rainy weather and wet field.

Update: According to a tweet from 98.5 The Sports Hub's Marc Bertrand, Terry Francona confirmed that Cameron is out tonight due to weather, and will play CF tomorrow. Friend of The Weekend Warm-Up Joe Haggerty has tweeted both Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Cameron will play for the Sea Dogs Thursday if the weather is ok.

HADLOCK HEADLINES - WIN A PAIR OF SEA DOGS TICKETS TO TONIGHTS GAME

4PM UPDATE - Weather is not looking promising right now. Weather Channel Radar is showing little activity, but the rain is coming down. We are going to extent the contest 1/2 hour to see what the team may decide. In case this gets called, we will see what the reschedule date is and come up with a solution.

Tonight is 96.3 The Big Jab Night at Hadlock Field. Shoe and Joe will be in the building and rumor has it they are throwing out the 1st pitch. They won't be the only superstars at Hadlock tonight, as Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron will be rehabbing with the Sea Dogs, as well.

I have have 2 pairs of tickets to give away so here is how we are going to do it. 1 pair will go to an existing follower of @JeffCMSB on Twitter and the 2nd will go to a new follower. Why only me? Well, I am at the park and I have the tickets in my hand!

Follow These Steps, Winners will be notfied by Twitter Direct message by 4 PM.

1.If you aren't already a @JeffCMSB follower on Twitter, do so. Then...
2.Send a direct message or a reply and tell me what 2 Sea Dogs (other than Jacoby Ellsbury) I Twitpic'd during last night's game.

I will randomly select 1 winner from my current followers and 1 winner from new followers. 2 pairs of tickets to tonight's game at Hadlock, where the Portland Sea Dogs will take on the New Britain Rock Cats.

SEA DOGS VS NEW BRITAIN JACOBY ELLSBURY EDITION AUDIO, VIDEO AND PIX

POSTGAME AUDIO

JACOBY ELLSBURY

RYAN KALISH

FELIX DOUBRONT

MANAGER ARNIE BEYELER


OFFICIAL PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME WRAP UP

The first home sellout crowd of the season filled Hadlock Field on Tuesday night, and all 7,368 in attendance left the ballpark rather satisfied. Jacoby Ellsbury joined the Portland Sea Dogs on a rehab assignment earlier in the day, and ended up scoring the eventual winning run, as the Sea Dogs defeated the Rock Cats, 2-1. Ellsbury shared the spotlight with Felix Doubront, who tossed seven scoreless innings in the win.

ROB BRADFORD REPORTS MIKE CAMERON TO REHAB IN PORTLAND WEDNESDAY #mlb #milb

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com just reported on the Red Sox Radio Network that Mike Cameron will be rehabbing in Portland on Wednesday.

HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JOSE IGLESIAS #redsox #milb #sblog

Jose Iglesias takes Hadlock Headlines Player of the Week for week ending May 16th. While Jose slowed at the plate at the end of the week, his opening run of 7-9 in the first two games of the week proved to be the difference.

Offense was not the only reason for the win, as Jose made spectacular play after spectacular play this week.

Highlight of the week by far was Tuesday when Binghamton power hitter Zach Lutz came to the plate. Lutz scorched a ball to the hole that looked like both Yamaico Navarro and Iglesias would miss. Somehow Navarro got the tip of his glove on the ball, changing its directon. Iglesias strecthed, got the ball, twirled and in one motion fired a strike to Nate Spears at 2nd for the force out. The press box all said "WOW" and looked at each other as if to say..did we see that?

Red Sox fans need to remember this is a 20 year old kid who needs some grooming. This is his first venture into pro baseball, so Jose has a long road. If early returns are any indications, Jose will make Sox fans forget the revolving door at shortstop over the last 6 seasons.  Please don't missing seeing this special kid, get to Hadlock!

GAME DAY - SEA DOGS SALVAGE A WIN IN NH 4-3, EXPO GAME WINNING DOUBLE #FisherCats #bluejays

Steven Fife kept the Sea Dogs close, even thought allowing Adam Calerone's 4th HR in as many days, going 6 strong, scattering 7 hits and allowing 2 ER. Luis Exposito (@Expo2323 on Twitter) came up big offensively for the Dogs wiht 2 doubles, including the game winner in the 9th.

The Sea Dogs return home Tuesday to face the New Britain Rock Cats. The Sea Dogs announced that Red Sox Left Fielder Jacoby Ellsbury will rehab his rib injury at Hadlock Tuesday. Tickets going fast, visit Portland Sea Dogs.com or call (207) 879 - 9500 for tickets.

OFFICIAL PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME WRAP
The Sea Dogs hadn't been swept in a four-game series to New Hampshire since 2007, and Luis Exposito made sure that held true. The Sea Dogs' catcher drove in three of the team's four runs, including an RBI double in the top of the ninth, as Portland picked up a 4-3 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

PRO JO REPORTS JACOBY ELLSBURY TO PLAY IN PORTLAND TUESDAY 5/18 #redsox

Dan Barabarisi of the Providence Journal is reporting Jacoby Ellsbury to rehab with the Sea Dogs on Tuesday.

SEA DOGS VS CATS PROSPECT PITCHERS KELLY, DRABEK FACE OFF #redsox #fishercats #bluejays

Anyone in Manchester New Hampshire tonight were treated to a dream prospect match-up. The Portland Sea Dogs Casey Kelly and Fisher Cats Kyle Drabek hooked up and didn't disappoint. Unfortunately the Sea Dogs came up on the short end of the stick, losing to the Fisher Cats 5 - 0.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME WRAP

For the first three games of the series, Adam Calderone has left the Portland Sea Dogs with nightmares. After five RBI in the first two games, Calderone added three more on Saturday night, including a solo home run. Kyle Drabek made those runs stand up, pitching seven scoreless innings, as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats blanked Portland, 5-0, at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

The story entering the game was the fantastic pitching match-up, featuring Portland's Casey Kelly and New Hampshire's Kyle Drabek. Both starters began with pairs of scoreless innings, before the Fisher Cats scored first in the bottom of the third. Jonathan Diaz and Brian Jeroloman started the rally, receiving back-to-back walks. After Darin Mastroianni's sacrifice bunt, Adam Calderone singled to center, driving in Diaz.

That run was the lone blemish on Kelly's line, as the Sea Dogs' starter allowed just two hits and three walks, while striking out six, in four and two-thirds innings. Kelly's final batter of the night was Mastroianni, who went down on strikes. Tommy Hottovy replaced Kelly on the hill, and was greeted rudely by New Hampshire's hottest hitter. Adam Calderone picked up his second RBI of the night, hitting a solo home run to right-center field.

Two innings later, the Fisher Cats extended their lead. Jonathan Diaz led off the frame with a walk, and advanced all the way to third base on Brian Jeroloman's single to right. Two batters later, Adam Calderone stepped to the plate, and continued his strong night at the plate, singling to right, scoring Diaz. Eric Thames loaded the bases with yet another single, ending Hottovy's outing. Bryce Cox took over for Hottovy, and immediately allowed a two-run double to Brad Emaus. However, that was the only hit allowed by Cox in the seventh, as New Hampshire took a 5-0 lead.

When the top of the eighth inning began, Trystan Magnuson took the mound, putting an end to Kyle Drabek's outing. Drabek was as good as advertised, tossing seven scoreless frames, allowing six hits, while striking out four.

Magnuson completed the shutout, keeping Portland off of the scoreboard in the eighth and ninth innings.

The Sea Dogs and Fisher Cats will play the final game of the four-game series on Sunday afternoon at 1:35. Stephen Fife (2-1, 3.26) will make the start for Portland, while New Hampshire counters with Randy Boone (1-2, 2.70).

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GAME DAY - SEA DOGS VS NEW HAMPSHIRE GM2 #FisherCats #bluejays

GAME DAY - SEA DOGS VS NEW HAMPSHIRE #FisherCats #bluejays

CHECK OUT OFFICIAL SEA DOGS NOTES. ALSO BELOW, SALEM RED SOX NOTES

The Portland Sea Dogs were outmatched early as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats launched 3 HRs in a 9 - 2 rout. The win puts the Cats 2 full games up on the Sea Dogs for 1st place in the division.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME WRAP
Power was the name of the game for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday night. Adam Calderone (2) and Brad Emaus both went deep, as the Fisher Cats defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 9-2 at MerchantsAuto.com Stadium.

The Fisher Cats wasted little time in jumping on Sea Dogs' starter Ryne Miller. After Darin Mastroianni led off with a fly out, Adam Calderone put the home team ahead, launching a towering home run to right field. Two batters later, Brad Emaus added to the lead, hitting a two-run homer for a 3-0 New Hampshire advantage.

Miller settled down, keeping the Fisher Cats off of the scoreboard in the second and third innings, but in the fourth, more trouble was presented. New Hampshire's first four batters of the frame all reached base, with Brian Jeroloman and Darin Mastroianni each picking up RBI. However, the biggest hit of the inning came when Adam Calderone went deep for the second time in three at bats.

June 5th #PortlandSeaDogs and #Phillies game Time-Change #RPhils

The Portland Sea Dogs have announced that the Saturday, June 5th game against the Reading Phillies has been changed to a 5:00 PM start time. The game was originally slated for 6:00 PM.

The Portland Sea Dogs are scheduled to take on the Reading Phillies in a single-admission doubleheader consisting of two seven inning games at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 5th at Hadlock Field. The doubleheader is a result of a May 4th rain out between the two clubs.

HADLOCK HEADLINES: DOGS WIN, IGLESIAS ON FIRE #redsox #sblog

ANTHONY RIZZO GETS HIS 1ST AA HIT TUESDAY NIGHT

Stephen Fife went 6 solid shutout innings, leaving the game with a 7 - 0 lead. He allowed 7 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks and 6 strike outs. Fife's ERA dropped to 3.26. Eammon Portice allowed the only 2 runs the Mets would get, and Jason Rice closed the game for the Sea Dogs win.

Jose Iglesias has developed into the offensive star of the team, going 3 - 5 with 5 RBIs. Iglesias is now hitting .326. Iglesias also was a wizard with the glove Ryan Kalish hit his team leading 5th home run off Mets pitcher Scott Shaw.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS WRAP UP

Stephen Fife (2-1) hurled six scoreless innings and Jose Iglesias drove in a career-high 5 runs as the Portland Sea Dogs (18-12) thrashed the Binghamton Mets (19-13), 7-2 on Tuesday night at Hadlock Field in front of 3,462.

HADLOCK HEADLINES - KELLY 7KOS, LOSE TO METS, RIZZO ARRIVES #redsox #sblog @Jerry_Remy

KELLY STRIKES OUT 7 IN LOSS TO METS

Casey Kelly admittedly left one fastball up and Mets power hitter Zach Lutz made him pay with a 2nd inning HR over the Maine Monster. Kelly pitched effectively again with his fastball touching 94 MPH on the radar gun. He had a season high 7 strike outs, allowed 3 earned runs and threw 82 pitches, 47 which were strikes.

Santo Luis relieved Kelly and promptly gave up 4 runs in the 6th inning.

Youngster Jose Iglasias had his best night at the plate going 4 - 4 including his 8th double of the season.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME WRAP UP

Casey Kelly struck out a season high seven batters and Jose Iglesias collected four hits but the Binghamton Mets (17-12) defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (19-12) 7-5 Monday night at Hadlock Field in front of 5.039 fans. The loss snapped the Sea Dogs four game win streak.
The Mets scored four times in the top of the sixth inning off Sea Dogs reliever Santo Luis. Jose Coronado and Kirk Nieuwenhuis each chipped it with a two run double. The four run inning put the B-Mets up 7-4 and Binghamton never looked back. Coronado was the offensive leader for the Mets with a 2-for-3 performance with 3 RBI, a run scored and a walk.

Luis (1-1) suffered the loss for Portland allowing four hits on four runs in one inning of relief.

The Sea Dogs took a brief 4-3 lead after scoring three times in the fifth inning led by a RBI single by Ryan Kalish and sacrifice flies by Luis Exposito and Jose Iglesias.

Iglesias had his best offensive night as a professional, collecting a career high four hits and driving in a run. Iglesias raised his average to a team high .308.

Zach Lutz got the scoring started for Binghamton leading off the second with a home run of Portland starter Casey Kelly. Kelly tossed five innings for the Sea Dogs surrendering three runs on five hits. He struck out a season high seven.

Tommy Hottovy held the Mets scoreless over the final three innings.

Despite allowing four runs on four hits in 1.1 innings, Clint Everts (2-0) earns the win for Binghamton. Jose De La Torre picked-up his second save of the season.

The Portland Sea Dogs and Binghamton Mets will continue their series Tuesday night at 6:00 PM at Hadlock Field. Right-handed pitcher Stephen Fife (1-1, 4.07) will be on the mound for Portland. He will be opposed by Binghamton righty Scott Shaw (4-0, 7.06). The first 1,000 fans through the Hadlock Field gate will receive a Daisuke Matsuzaka bobblehead doll, made possible by U.S. Cellular.

POST GAME INTERVIEWS

Casey Kelly


Anthony Rizzo


Arnie Beyeler


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MIKE ANTONELLIS' POST GAME LEXY CAST

HADLOCK HEADLINES - ANTHONY RIZZO PROMOTES TO AA PORTLAND #redsox #mlb #milb

As I reported earlier on Twiller, Rizzo was promoted to AA Portland from A Salem. He was originally in the lineup for the Sea Dogs, but due to travel issues, was not at Hadlock in time for the start of the game tonight.

NATE SPEARS HADLOCK HEADLINES POTW #redsox #milb #mlb

Nate Spears continues to be nothing but consistent hitting .455 with 10 hits in 6 games. Unfortunately Luis Exposito was a close 2nd yet again with a .364 AVG, 3 RBIs and 5 walks.

HADLOCK HEADLINES - WEILAND, DOGS 1 HIT ROCK CATS #redsox #sblog #mlb

WEILAND 1 HITS THROUGH 6 (PHOTO KEVIN PATAKY/MILB.COM)

PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME RECAP

For the last two days, Chih-Hsien Chiang has defined the word "clutch." After a two-run double in the ninth inning on Saturday, Chiang was the hero again on Sunday. The left fielder drove in both of Portland's runs, as the Sea Dogs completed a three-game sweep of the Rock Cats, with a 2-1 win at New Britain Stadium.

For most of the day, the story of the game was the pitching of Sea Dogs' starter Kyle Weiland. Because of his pitch count, Weiland was limited to just five innings. However, those five innings could not have been much better, as Weiland struck out four, while not allowing a single baserunner.

New Britain starter Mike McCardell also had a nice day on the hill, allowing one run, four hits, and three walks, while striking out four, in six innings of work. McCardell's only blemish of the afternoon came in the top of the fourth. After Yamaico Navarro struck out, Jose Iglesias singled up the middle. Three pitches later, Chih-Hsien Chiang picked up his fourth RBI of the series, doubling to the right-center field gap.

Robert Coello took over for Weiland, and kept the perfect game going through the sixth inning. However, in the bottom of the seventh, the perfection came to an end, and so did Portland's lead. Ben Revere was hit by the second pitch of the frame, and promptly stole second base. Estarlin De Los Santos bunted Revere to third for the first out. After a walk by Steve Singleton, Coello struck out Rene Tosoni for the second out of the inning. Unfortunately for Coello, he was unable to wiggle out of the jam, allowing an RBI single to Juan Portes.

The tie game didn't last long, as the Sea Dogs quickly regained the lead in the top of the eighth. Ray Chang led off with a single, moved to second on a walk by Luis Exposito, and eventually to third on a bunt by Yamaico Navarro. Jose Iglesias' ground ball to third prevented Chang from scoring, but Exposito had little trouble coming around, as Chih-Hsien Chiang drew a bases loaded walk against reliever Chris Province. Portland's go-ahead run was charged to Henry Arias (0-1), who suffered his first loss in Double-A.

Despite allowing the tying run, Robert Coello (4-1) earned the win for the Sea Dogs. Coello pitched three innings, giving up one run, one hit, two walks, and one hit batsman, while striking out three. Bryce Cox pitched a scoreless ninth, recording his fifth save of the season.

On Monday night, the Sea Dogs will begin a three game series against the Binghamton Mets at Hadlock Field. Casey Kelly (0-2, 2.87) will make the start for Portland, opposed by Binghamton's Brad Holt (0-2, 18.69). First pitch is scheduled for 6:00.

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MIKE ANTONELLIS' POSTGAME LEXY CAST

HADLOCK HEADLINES - ANOTHER COMEBACK! DOGS WIN 4 - 2 #redsox #milb @Jerry_Remy

RYAN KALISH (PHOTO JEFF SCHOOLS/CMSB MEDIA)

Ryan Kalish comes through yet again for the Portland Sea Dogs with a 2 out double in the 9th to beat the New Britain Rock Cats 4 - 2 Friday Night.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME WRAP UP

The Portland Sea Dogs were down to their final two strikes, as the New Britain Rock Cats could smell the taste of victory. Thanks to Ryan Kalish, that smell was as close as New Britain would get. With two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth, Kalish launched a three-run double, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead for Portland. The Sea Dogs ultimately hung on to win by that score, winning their fourth straight game at New Britain Stadium.

On this night, it was the Rock Cats who started the scoring in the bottom of the first. Ben Revere led off the game with an infield single, and promptly swiped second base with his eighth steal of the season. After back-to-back strikeouts, Juan Portes reached base with a walk, setting the table for Daniel Rams. The New Britain catcher drove an 0-1 offering over Jason Place's head, easily scoring Revere. Portes also tried to score, but didn't make it, thanks to a perfect relay throw from Nate Spears.

The lead didn't last long, as the Sea Dogs scored their first run in the top of the second. Yamaico Navarro started the threat with a one-out walk, and made his way around on back-to-back singles by Juan Apodaca and Chih-Hsien Chiang. Chiang's hit to left field produced the run, giving him ten RBI on the year.

Both starting pitchers got into grooves from there, as Felix Doubront and Tyler Robertson were both on top of their games. Doubront went five and two-third innings for Portland, allowing two runs, six hits, and two walks, while striking out a season-high of nine batters. Robertson was slightly better for New Britain, going six and one-third innings, allowing one run, seven hits, three walks, and three hit batsmen, while striking out five.

The difference between the two starters came in the bottom of the fifth. Steve Singleton led off with a single, and moved to second on Chih-Hsien Chiang's fielding error in left field. The error ended up being meaningless, as Toby Gardenhire walked, two batters later. However, the Rock Cats did take the lead, when Ben Revere launched a run-scoring double off of the right field wall.

New Britain maintained that lead until the ninth. Jason Place started the Sea Dogs' rally with a walk, moved to second on a single by Will Vazquez, and eventually to third, when Nate Spears accepted a free pass. Ray Chang popped up to first base for the second out of the frame, leaving the game in the hands of Ryan Kalish. The Portland center fielder didn't disappoint, clearing the bases with a long double to the right-center field gap. That hit gave the visitors a 4-2 lead.

The Sea Dogs were able to make their comeback, thanks to the spectacular relief effort of Eammon Portice. Portice pitched two and one-third hitless innings, leaving the game after the
eighth. That performance gave Portice (3-1) the win. Santos Arias pitched well in the seventh and eighth for New Britain, but ran into trouble in the ninth, allowing the three runs that gave Portland the win. The loss drops Arias' record to 0-5. Bryce Cox loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but pitched out of it, picking up his fourth save of the season.

The Sea Dogs and Rock Cats will play game two of their three-game series on Saturday night, with an identical starting time of 6:35. Ryne Miller (1-1, 4.30) will make the start for Portland, while New Britain goes with Deolis Guerra (1-1, 3.91).

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#SeaDogs Come Back, Beat Reading 7-6

Control issues plagued the Reading Phillies' pitchers all afternoon on Thursday, and the Portland Sea Dogs made sure to take advantage. Sea Dogs' hitters drew a total of ten walks, and three of them came around to score, as the home team erased a 6-2 deficit for a 7-6 win at Hadlock Field.

On Wednesday night, the Sea Dogs recorded four doubles, but were unable to manufacture any runs off of those hits. Thursday afternoon was a different story. Nate Spears led off the bottom of the first with a double to left, and Ryan Kalish walked. With two men on, Luis Exposito doubled to right field, giving the home team a quick 2-0 lead.

In the top of the third inning, the Phillies erased their deficit, while grabbing the lead for the first time. Freddy Galvis started Reading's rally with a walk, moved to second on a single by Ozzie Chavez, and scored on Mike Spidale's single to left. Two batters later, Domonic Brown singled up the middle, setting the stage for Tagg Bozied. The Phillies' cleanup hitter smacked a double to right field, scoring Chavez and Spidale.

One inning later, the visitors added to their lead. Tuffy Gosewich led off the frame with a single to left. After a Freddy Galvis ground out, Ozzie Chavez and Mike Spidale hit back-to-back doubles, putting Reading ahead, 5-2.

The end of the fourth inning also spelled the end of the day for Sea Dogs' starter, Stephen Fife. In four innings of work, Fife allowed five runs, eight hits, and one walk, while striking out five. Vance Worley lasted one inning longer for the Phillies, allowing two runs, six hits, and three walks, while striking out seven, in five innings of work. Both starters received no decisions.

After Worley left the game, Portland's bats came to life. Chance Chapman and Matt German combined to walk the bases loaded, with German walking Ray Chang, for the Sea Dogs' third run of the afternoon. Ryan Kalish stepped up next, and knocked in two runs, with a single to right field. Luis Exposito's walk loaded the bases yet again, but Michael Stutes came out of the bullpen to retire Yamaico Navarro on a pop-up to the catcher.

Stutes wasn't as fortunate in the seventh, as the home team evened the score. Che-Hsuan Lin started the inning with a walk, but was thrown out at second on an attempted steal. Jose Iglesias came up next, and made it to second base on a double, but didn't stay there long, as Chih-Hsien Chiang doubled him home. Chiang tried to extend his double to a triple, but was gunned down at third.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Sea Dogs took the lead. Ryan Kalish and Luis Exposito picked up back-to-back singles, and Yamaico Navarro walked, loading the bases. Che-Hsuan Lin also drew a walk, bringing in Kalish with the go-ahead run.

Santo Luis (1-0) earned the win, pitching two scoreless frames for Portland. He defeated Sergio Escalona (0-2), who allowed one run in two-thirds of an inning. Jason Rice tossed a scoreless ninth for his fourth save of the season.

On Friday night, the Sea Dogs will begin a three-game series in New Britain against the Rock Cats. Felix Doubront (2-0, 3.33) will make his sixth start of the season for Portland, while New Britain counters with Tyler Robertson (0-2, 4.79). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35.

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HADLOCK HEADLINES - SEA DOGS VS PHILS GAME 2 PART DEUX #redsox #phillies #rphils

Casey Kelly throwing at Hadlock Wednesday Night.

A much better day a Hadlock. The sun is shining and the wind is blowing out! Could be a big night for the bats!

Casey Kelly Pitch Breakdown
1ST INNING
1st Batter - KL, B, IP - 1-3 1 out
2nd Batter - IP - E6
3rd Batter - B, B, IP - F8 2 out
4th Batter - B, POA, POA - Pick Off 3 outs
2ND INNING
5th Batter - K, B, IP - Double
6th Batter - KFB bunt, IP - F7 1 out
7th Batter - IP - 6 - 3 2 outs
8th Batter - IP - 5 - 3 3 - outs
3RD INNING
9th Batter - KL, KL, KS 1 out
10th Batter - B, FB, FB, IP 1 - 3 2 outs
11th Batter - K, B, B, B, B
12th Batter - B, FB, B, IP 3UA 3 outs
4TH INNING
13th Batter - KL, B, KS, B, FB, IP Double to Left
14th Batter - B, KS, POA, FB, B, IP E6
15th Batter - B, FB, B, B, B
16th Batter - KS, IP SAC - 7 1 out
17th Batter - IP Single
18th Batter - FB, B, KS, FB, FB, KS 2 out
19th Batter - IP F8 3 outs Batter
5TH INNING
20th Batter - KS, FB, B, B, FB, KS 1 out
21st Batter - KL, B, B, KS, FB, KS 2 out
22nd Batter - B, KL, IP HR (Brown) 390 CF Score 2 -1 Phils
23rd Batter - B, IP PO8 3 outs

The name of the game Wednesday at Hadlock was starting pitching as Red Sox prospect Casey Kelly went 5, his longest stint of the year so far, allowing 2 runs, 1 earned. Phillies starter Drew Naylor allowed only 1 run in 7 strong innings.

Kelly had a good mix of fastball and off speed pitches, especially his curve, which ended 2 at bats on looking strikes.

Naylor matched pitch for pitch and then some only allowing only 1 run over 7 innings. The Sea Dogs lone run came on a ground out to short by Luis Exposito plating Juan Apodaca. Exposito continues his hot hitting, going 2 - 4 with a double.

The Dogs best chance came in the 8th when they got 2 men on, including Ryan Kalish extending his on base streak to 15 games. With 2 outs. Luis Exposito worked the count, but got fooled on a great slider by Phillies reliever Matt German for the strikeout.

The Dogs and Phils finish off what was to be a 4 game series tomorrow at noon at Hadlock.

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PORTLAND SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME RECAP

Drew Naylor and the Reading bullpen provided the pitching, and Domonic Brown provided the pop, as the Phillies held on for a 2-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field.

Naylor (2-3) turned in a seven-inning gem to earn the win for Reading, surrendering one run on six hits and a walk, while striking out six.   The Reading starter pitched around four doubles - two from both Ray Chang and Luis Exposito, including back-to-back doubles to lead off the fourth, without allowing a run to score.

Despite picking up the loss, Portland starter Casey Kelly (0-2) enjoyed his longest outing of the season, going five innings.  Kelly relinquished just four hits, two walks, and two runs (one earned), however he departed on the hook, as the Sea Dogs’ offense could only muster one run against Naylor.

Domonic Brown was a large thorn in Kelly’s side, hitting a double and a home run in three at-bats against the 20-year old righty.  Brown would also score on Brandon Pinckney’s sac fly in the fourth to account for both of Kelly’s runs. 

Brown’s fifth inning home run proved to be the difference, as it gave the Phillies a 2-1 lead.  His run in the fourth was made possible by some shaky defensive work from the usually sure-handed Jose Iglesias, who uncharacteristically committed two of Portland’s three errors on the night.

The Sea Dogs’ lone run came in the first inning, when Juan Apodaca came in to score on Luis Exposito’s ground out to short.  Exposito would end the night two-for-four, extending his hitting streak to five games (9-18, .500).

Robert Coello continued his strong start to the season for Portland, tossing three innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and striking out four, in relief of Kelly.  The four-strikeout performance is his sixth consecutive outing with at least two punch-outs (20 strikeouts overall in that span).

The Reading bullpen proved to be just as lights out as Naylor.  A brief third of an inning out of Matt German bridged the gap to Michael Schwimer, who went the final inning and two-thirds to pick up his third save of the season.

The Sea Dogs will look to salvage the final game of this series, while finishing with a winning homestand, as they play a 12:00 game against the Phillies on Thursday at Hadlock Field.  Stephen Fife (1-1, 2.66) takes the ball for Portland, against Reading’s Vance Worley (1-2, 5.40 ERA).

Notes: Ryan Kalish pinch hit for Juan Apodaca in the eighth, and singled, to reach base safely for his 15^thconsecutive game….Bryce Cox struck out two in a scoreless ninth, as Portland pitching combined for ten strikeouts…….the paid attendance for tonight’s game was 3,643.

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HADLOCK HEADLINES – SERIES GAME 2 DOGS VS READING PHILS #redsox #rphils #phillies

Yes Charlie Brown, there is no game today. The game has been postponed due to weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader June 5.  All starters are bumped a day, so tomorrows matchup will be Casey Kelly for the Sea Dogs and Drew Nayler for the Phils. Pitching Thursday for the Sea Dogs is Steven Fife and for the Phillies Vance Worley.

See you at the park tomorrow!

The view from Hadlock as we speak, possible delay. Stay here and see what’s going on.

SERIES GAME 1 SEA DOGS VS READING PHILLIES #redsox #rphils #phillies

Stay right here for updates all night for Game 1 of a 4 game series between the Reading Phillies and Portland Sea Dogs. Kyle Weiland will be starting for the Sea Dogs and Yohan Flande will be starting for the Phillies.

Roster move prior to tonights game
RHP Kyle Weiland activated from the disabled list.
RHP TJ Large transferred to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Kyle Weiland pitched very strong only allowing 1 hit in 4 innings. Reading Phillies starter Yohan Flande matched him pitch for pitch only allowing 1 run and scattering 8 hits over 6 innings. Flande is still in the game for the Phillies.

Eammon Portice relieved Weiland and promptly gave up 3 runs to to put the Phils up 3 - 1.

Phils top prospect Dominic Brown knocked home a run with a sac fly in the top of the 7th, but Nate Spears countered with a 2 run blast to right to bring the Sea Dogs within 1 run.

Spears got on base in the 9th putting runners on 1st and 3rd with 2 outs. Ryan Kalish came to the plate, but grounded softly to 1st base, ending the game.

Top prospect Casey Kelly pitches tomorrow for the Portland Sea Dogs.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME RECAP

The Reading Phillies (9-15) snapped a six game slide be defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (13-10) 4-3 in game one of a four game series Monday night at Hadlock Field in front of 3,191 fans.
A sacrifice fly by Dominic Brown scoring Ozzie Chavez in the 7th inning gave Reading a 4-1 lead and proved to the deciding run in the Eastern League contest.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Nate Spears clubbed a two run homer into the U.S. Cellular Pavilion on his 25th birthday to bring the Sea Dogs within a run. The Sea Dogs would threaten in the 9th, with runners reaching first and third base with two outs. However, a Ryan Kalish ground out preserved the game for the Phillies.

The Phillies scored three times in the sixth inning with RBI singles from Brian Stavinsky and Kevin Mahar. Brandon Pinckney capped the inning off with an RBI double.

Yohan Flande (1-2) picked up his first win of the year tossing 6.1 innings yielding three runs on ten hits while striking out four. Sergio Escalona worked the final inning and a third and earned his fourth save of the season.

Eammon Portice (2-1) took the loss for the Sea Dogs tossing three innings giving up four runs on seven hits.

Sea Dogs starter Kyle Weiland did not allow a run in four strong innings of work, allowing just one hit and a pair of walks.

Nate Spears and Ray Chang both collected three hits on the evening to pace the Sea Dogs offense. Jason Place chipped-in with two doubles.

Ryan Kalish earned his team leading 20th walk in the seventh inning. He has now reached base safely in 14 straight games.

The Portland Sea Dogs and Reading Phillies meet again Tuesday night at Hadlock Field at 6:00 PM. Red Sox top pitching prospect Casey Kelly (0-1, 3.38) takes the mound for the Sea Dogs.

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MIKE ANTONELLIS LEXY CAST

HADLOCK HEADLINES PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JUAN APODACA #redsox #milb #sblog

In a close race this week, Juan Apodaca earned the Hadlock Headlines Player of the Week for week ending May 2nd.

Juan was a monster at the plate as evidenced by his .438 average and 1.464 OPS. The highlight of the week was last Sunday Juan went 4-5 with a double and HR and 2 RBIs.

HONORABLE MENTION

Juan's fellow backstop Luis Exposito was a close 2nd this week. Expo not only is great at the plate, his leadership behind the dish and in the locker room can't be measured in stats alone. Expo finished the week at .286 AVG, 6 hits, 5 RBIs, .667 SLG and 1.090 OPS.

The Sea Dogs catching situation is in very strong hands with Apodaca and Exposito. Remember Sox fans, when you keep wondering what the Red Sox might do with their catching situation, you might want to head to Hadlock and see a couple guys that can not only catch, they can hit and throw out runners. Don't miss out!

SEA DOGS VS ROCK CATS SERIES FINALE POST #redsox #twins

Sea Dogs Ryan Kalish takes out NB catcher Danny Lehmann. Lehmann held onto the ball, Kalish was out.

Let's start things off with the National Anthem from Hebron Academy's Heebeegeebees. FYI my daughter attends Hebron, gotta post this!




The Portland Sea Dogs finished off the sweep of the New Britain Rock Cats, beating the Cats 6 - 5 in front of 6,537.

Ryan Kalish and Juan Apodaca each had 2 run doubles, Kalish in the 1st inning, Apodaca in the 3rd. Kalish had a interesting 1st inning. After getting the 2 run double, Kalish stole third clean. With Apodaca at the plate, Apodaca dribbled the ball toward 2nd base, Kalish broke on contact. Cats 2nd Baseman Steve Singleton threw a strike to catcher Danny Lehmann. Lehmann braced for contact and Kalish did not dissapoint, lowering his shoulder and blasting Lehmann. Lehmann, however, held on to the ball,and Kalish was out at home. Lehmann finished the inning after a short check from the trainers, but cam out of the game in the next half inning for precaution.

Rock Cats officials said Lehmann was ok and that he will be day to day.

Click down below for Kalish's and Beyele's Post Game comments.

The Sea Dogs start a 4 game series against the Reading Phillies Monday night at 6PM.

GAME WRAP UP COURTESY PORTLAND SEA DOGS


The Sea Dogs scored five times in the first three innings en route to a 6-5 victory over the New Britain Rock Cats on Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field in front of 6,537 fans.  The Sea Dogs complete a 3-game series sweep of the Cats and improve to a season-best 13-9.  Portland has won 7 of 9 and all six meetings this season against New Britain.  The Rock Cats (4-18) have now lost eight straight games.

The Sea Dogs jumped on losing pitcher Tyler Robertson (0-2) in the first inning, taking a 2-0 lead on Ryan Kalish’s 2-run double down the right-field line.  Juan Apodaca would do the same in the third inning, scoring Kalish and Luis Exposito.  Portland scored five times off Robertson, who yielded six hits and three walks.

Tommy Hottovy (2-0) worked three innings in relief of starter Ryne Miller to secure the win for Portland.  Miller lasted four innings and was charged with one run when he hit Toby Gardenhire with the bases loaded.  Hottovy’s only blemish happened in the sixth on Estarlin De Los Santos 2-out run-scoring single to left field.

The Rock Cats made the game interesting scoring three times in the ninth inning off Sea Dogs reliever Santo Luis.  Jason Rice entered the game for Portland and recorded the final two outs and his third save of the season preserving a 6-5 Sea Dogs victory.

Nate Spears knocked in Portland’s second run with a sac-fly in the second inning and Will Vazquez drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning to Portland in front  6-1.

Apodaca extended his hitting streak to five games while Yamaico Navarro extended his to a team high eight games.

The Portland Sea Dogs will welcome the Reading Phillies to town on Monday at 6:00 PM for a four game series.

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HADLOCK HEADLINES: SEA DOGS VS ROCK CATS GAME 2 POST #redsox

The Portland Sea Dogs used solid pitching and timly hitting to beat the New Britain Rock Cats 4 - 1 on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon for baseball.

Sea Dogs starter Felix Dubront went 5 2/3 innings allowing only 3 hits and 1 run. Relievers TJ Large and Bryce Cox only gave up 1 hit the rest of the way, finishing the stellar pitching for the Dogs.

Seems there were a few fireworks left over from the Friday Night display, as Sea Dogs Cartcher/DH Luis Exposito seemed to be a target for Rock Cats pitcher Carlos Gutierrez. During Exposito's at bat in the 2nd inning which resulted in a walk, Gutierrez threw behind Exposito 2 times. Exposito stepped back and the 2 exchanded some harsh glances.

Fast forward to the Sea Dogs 6th with 1 on and no out, Gutierrez came up and in and hit Exposito in the arm. Lots of words were exchanged, but order was kept. "I have no idea what happened". Gutierrez and Exposito played in the same area in high school, but Exposito said "we never saw then so it couldn't be (from that)"

Home plate umpire Tim Eastman warned both benches as the time of the play. Sea Dogs manager Arnie Beyeler stuch around a little longer between innings to get clarification on the warning. On his way back to the dugout, Beyeler was tossed by Eastman. When asked what the ejection was for he said "I have no idea, I was on my way back to the dugout."

The Rock Cats and Sea Dogs finish things off tomorrow at 1pm at Hadlock.

PORTLAND SEA DOGS GAME SUMMARY

Nate Spears hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning to snap a 1-1 tie. The Sea Dogs (12-9) would go on to defeat the New Britain Rocks (4-17) 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field in front of 6,890 fans.

Portland jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. With Luis Exposito on third and Juan Apodaca on first, Yamaico Navarro hit in to a fielders choice, allowing Exposito to cross the plate.

The Rock Cats instantly tied the game back up at 1-1. Toby Gardenhire doubled to start the inning. Leadoff man Ben Revere put a bunt down to Doubront, but a bad throw kept Revere safe. Mark Dolenc hit in to a double play, but it allowed Gardenhire to scamper home.

Things got heated between the two clubs in the bottom of the sixth inning. After being thrown behind twice in an earlier at-bat, Exposito was hit by a Carlos Gutierrez offering which got both dugouts warned. In-between innings, Sea Dogs manager Arnie Beyeler was ejected by Home Plate umpire Tim Eastman.

Spenser Steedley relieved Guiterrez in the seventh inning and Yamaico Navarro led off the inning with a single. After a Che-Hsuan Lin fly out, Chih-Hsien Chiang got a seeing-eye single through the infield and Will Vazquez drew a four-pitch walk to fill the bases. Nate Spears drove a deep fly ball that stayed in the park, but was able to score Navarro, giving the Sea Dogs a 2-1 lead.

Exposito added some insurance for the Sea Dogs in the eighth inning. With Ryan Kalish on first, Exposito ripped a RBI double that gave Portland a 3-1 lead. After a Juan Apodaca ground out moved Exposito to third, Navarro lifted a fly ball deep enough to score Exposito, giving the Sea Dogs a 4-1 lead.

Felix Doubront pitched a wonderful game for the Sea Dogs but did not factor into the decision. In five and two thirds, Doubront gave up only three hits and one earned run. T.J. Large (1-0) picked up the victory in his relief effort of Doubront. Bryce Cox entered the game in the ninth, picking up his third save of the season.

Carlos Gutierrez pitched a gem for the Rock Cats, going six innings, giving up one earned run. Spenser Steedley (1-2) took the loss for New Britain.

The Sea Dogs and Rock Cats finish up the three game series tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 PM. Ryne Miller (1-1) takes the ball for the Sea Dogs, Tyler Robertson (0-1) is on the bump for the 'Cats.

Notes: Prior to the game 140 dogs paraded around the warning track for the fourth annual "Bark in the Park" day, raising money for the Planet Dog Foundation and the Animal Refuge League.

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