Portland Sea Dogs Game Notes
June 5, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
The Sea Dogs seek a 3-game sweep over the Altoona Curve (Pirates affiliate) in tonight's series finale at Blair County Ballpark...With a victory today, the 'Dogs will finish the roadtrip at 5-2.
Tonight's Starting Pitcher
RHP Chris Balcom-Miller (0-1, 3.00)
Balcom-Miller makes his second Double-A start in the series finale against the Curve...The righty pitched the team's first complete game of the season on May 31st at New Britain (Game 1 of DH).
News and Notes
WEST NOT SO WILD: Portland clinched their first road-series win with last night's 4-0 victory over the Altoona Curve at Blair County Ballpark...Tonight is the final game of the series, and the end of a 7-game trip, before an off-day tomorrow...After losing the first two games of the trip, Portland has won four straight, improving their road record to 7-21.
WE'RE GOING STREAKING: The Sea Dogs have a four-game win streak for the first time this season, their longest winning streak since six straight wins in 2010 (July 17-22)...Portland's pitchers have yielded only three runs (two earned) over their last 34.2 IP (0.52 ERA)...The 'Dogs have homered in four straight games, and have committed only two errors during the seven-game trip.
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