Binghamton blanks 'Dogs 3-0 in the series opener
June 24, 2013 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
(Portland, Maine) - The Binghamton Mets (47-28) have won 16 of 20 games this month, taking the series opener from the Portland Sea Dogs (38-37), 3-0 on Monday night at Hadlock Field in front of 4,280 fans.
It was a great battle between the two starting pitchers, but Erik Goeddel (7-2) tossed seven scoreless innings on six hits, one walk and seven strikeouts to beat Anthony Ranaudo (7-2).
Jesus Feliciano earned a hold by pitching the eighth and Jeff Walters recorded his league-leading 18th save, striking out the side in the ninth.
Binghamton scored the first run on Xorge Carillo's two-out single in the second inning.
Cesar Puello gave the visitors a 2-0 advantage in third with his 50th RBI of the season, a single scoring Daniel Muno. He added insurance with a run-scoring double in the eighth off Jeremy Kehrt (3 IP, 3 H, R, ER, BB, 5 SO - season high).
Portland finished 0-for-8 with runners-in-scoring position and stranded five. Goeddel had a strikeout to end the first 5 innings pitched. Ranaudo earned his seventh quality start of the season, working six innings on three hits, two runs (one earned) on four walks and four strikeouts.
The Sea Dogs are 20-20 at Hadlock Field. Binghamton has won 25 of 38 games on the road.
Prime Motor Group Player of the Game: Garin Cecchini
The Sea Dogs continue their three-game series with the first place Binghamton Mets on Tuesday night at Hadlock Field. Right-hander Keith Couch (5-2, 4.17) makes his fourth Double-A start. Lefty Darin Gorski (1-0, 2.00) gets the starting nod for Binghamton.
Radio coverage begins at 6:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network and via the Tune-In Radio app for smartphones and tablets.
Tuesday is a Good Samaritan's Night at Hadlock Field. Tickets are available by calling 207-879-9500 or at seadogs.com.
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