April 23, 2023 Sea Dogs Game Notes
April 23, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
SEA DOGS WIN AGAIN The Portland Sea Dogs won their third game of the series yesterday, 3-2 over the Reading Fightin Phils. After two scoreless innings, the scoring started in the bottom of the third inning when Nick Yorke doubled to lead off the inning before Ceddanne Rafaela doubled him home and Portland was on the board, 1-0. A single by Matthew Lugo would score Rafaela for the second run of the inning and Portland extended their lead, 2-0. Reading would counter in the top of the fifth inning with two runs of their own. Portland's starter Wyatt Olds issued back-to-back walks to Herbert Iser and Madison Stokes. Johan Rojas doubled on a fly ball to left field that allowed them both to score and Reading tied it up, 2-2. Yorke recorded his second leadoff double of the game in the bottom of the seventh to continue the momentum at the plate. He then stole third base and came around to score on a throwing error by the catcher and Portland took back the lead, 3-2.
GOING FOR ANOTHER SERIES WIN The Sea Dogs have won every series of the season so far. They swept the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in three games to begin the year. Portland then took four out of six games in Manchester against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
DOUBLE TROUBLE Infielder Nick Yorke connected for two doubles in yesterday's win for Portland. They each led off an inning and he was able to score both times he reached base. Yorke finished the day two-for-four with two runs and two doubles and now has five extra-base hits this season for the Sea Dogs.
LASER LUGO Infielder Matthew Lugo is locked in at the plate. Against the Fightin Phils, he is batting .429 (6-for-14) in four games. He has four doubles, a home run and two RBI this week at Hadlock Field.
COREY ROSIER ON A STREAK Sea Dogs outfielder Corey Rosier is currently riding a six-game hitting streak, the longest active streak for Portland. During his six games, he is hitting .318 (7-for-22) with three runs, a double and two RBI. He has been a force on the basepaths with six stolen bases and has eight on the season.
HEADING OUT Following today's game, the Sea Dogs head out on a two-week roadtrip to first face the Erie SeaWolves then the Akron RubberDucks. It is the first time since June 16, 2019 that the Sea Dogs will visit Akron and the first time since August 9, 2018 they will be in Erie.
WHERE DO WE STAND The Sea Dogs are the first team in the Eastern League to reach 10 wins this year. They are currently in first place in the Northeast Division, 2.0 games ahead of the second-place New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Reading is currently in last place in the division, 6.0 games behind the Sea Dogs.
THIS DAY IN SEA DOGS HISTORY April 23, 1994 The Sea Dogs score four runs in the 4th inning and six more in the 5th frame en route a 13-5 win over Harrisburg. Jesus Tavarez went 3-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored.
PITCHING PREVIEW RHP Sterling Sharp will take the mound this afternoon for Portland. In his last start, he tossed 6.0 shutout innings April 18th against Reading. Sharp allowed two hits while striking out three and did not issue a walk.
Eastern League Stories from April 23, 2023
- Harrisburg Pitching Silences Akron's Bats in Doubleheader Sweep - Akron RubberDucks
- Senators Top Akron, 4-1 - Harrisburg Senators
- Squirrels Slip Late in Back-And-Fourth Loss to SeaWolves - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Sanchez Knocks the 'Sox off in Walk-Off Win for Curve - Altoona Curve
- SeaWolves Rally to Down Squirrels in 10 - Erie SeaWolves
- Rosario's Two Homers, Career Day Secure Series Split on Sunday - Somerset Patriots
- Sea Dogs Improve to 11-4 with 6-1 Win over Reading - Portland Sea Dogs
- Portland's Pitching Overpowers Reading to Take Series - Reading Fightin Phils
- Sunday's Rumble Ponies Game in Hartford Postponed Due to Inclement Weather - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Today's Game Postponed - Hartford Yard Goats
- April 23, 2023 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
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