Harrisburg Walks off on the 'Dogs Again, 5-4
May 26, 2016 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Harrisburg, Pa. - The Harrisburg Senators (24-21) got a walk-off walk for the second consecutive game, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (16-30), 5-4 on Thursday morning at FNB Field.
Isaac Ballou drew a 4-pitch bases-loaded walk in the home ninth for the game-winning RBI. Simon Mercedes (2-3) issued four walks in the frame, including three in a row to end the game. On Wednesday night, Harrisburg had three straight walks to end game, including a 4-pitch walk for the game-winner.
Koda Glover (1-0) worked around a lead-off single to Cole Sturgeon in the ninth inning to earn his first Double-A win.
Portland got off to a great start, scoring two runs off starter Austen Williams in the first. Sean Coyle singled with one out and scored on a triple by Ryan Court (3-for-4). Nate Freiman added a sacrifice fly. With the game tied at two, Court tripled home Coyle in the third and tied the game in the sixth with a solo-homer.
Ty Buttrey (ND) worked 4.2 innings on 3 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 5 walks and no strikeouts for Portland. Rob Wort pitched 2.1 scoreless in relief with a strikeout.
The Sea Dogs open up a 7-game homestand on Friday night against the Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies affiliate) beginning at 6 PM from Hadlock Field. Portland has RHP Teddy Stannkiewicz (1-3, 3.28) on the hill for his 9th start of the year. Radio coverage on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network begins at 5:40 PM. Friday's game is available on the Tunein App and MiLB.TV
Friday night is the first Fireworks Show of the season made possible by U.S Cellular. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 879-9500 or online at seadogs.com.
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