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Adam Loewen blasted a two run homer in the eighth inning to snap a 3-3 tie as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (50-34) went on to defeat the Portland Sea Dogs 5-3 Monday night at Hadlock Field in front of the Sea Dogs fifth sell out of the season (7,368 fans). The Sea Dogs (41-42) drop below the .500 mark for the first time since May 28th.
Loewen and David Cooper both contributed with three hit performances and two RBI to lead the Fisher Cats to their third straight win.
The Fisher Cats drew first blood of the series, picking up a run in the second inning off Kyle Weiland. Lowen singled with one out and advanced to third base on a double by Cooper. Jonathan Jaspe picked up his 13th RBI with a ground out.