Arias Clubs First Double-A Home Run in 13-2 Win
Published on September 4, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine - Franklin Arias, the Red Sox number one prospect, clubbed his first Double-A home run leading the Portland Sea Dogs (63-63, 29-30) to a 13-2 win over the Erie SeaWolves (76-53, 31-28) on Thursday night at Delta Dental Park.
Luis Guerrero made his second MLB Rehab Assignment appearance from the Boston Red Sox. Guerrero recorded two outs while issuing three walks and allowing one run. He did not allow a hit.
The Sea Dogs struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Marvin Alcantara hit a groundball to the third baseman, Danny Serretti, who misplayed the ball, allowing him to reach first. Brooks Brannon then smacked an RBI single to the outfield and Alcantara scored the first run of the game.
Jake Holton (19) smashed a leadoff homer in the top of the second inning to tie the game.
After a leadoff triple by Juan Chacon (1) in the bottom of the second inning, the Sea Dogs took the lead back courtesy of an RBI groundout by Brooks Brannon.
Portland added four more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. After three walks issued by starter RHP Kenny Serwa to Brannon, Karson Simas, and Ahbram Liendo the bases were loaded. Brannon scored on a passed ball by the catcher Eliezer Alfonzo and the Sea Dogs extended their lead, 3-1. Shortstop Franklin Arias then drilled his first Double-A home run to left field, increasing Portland's lead, 6-1.
The SeaWolves worked a leadoff walk in the top of the sixth inning by Kevin McGonigle, then he stole second base. Justice Bigbie hit an RBI groundout to the shortstop to add another to Erie's tally.
The Sea Dogs then exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. After a leadoff walk by Rosario, he was joined on the basepath by Ronaldo Hernandez who reached on a fielding error by the SeaWolves. Juan Chacon roped an RBI single and moved Hernandez to third. Then Karson Simas (3) hit a three-run blast over the Maine Monster. Allan Castro then drew a bases loaded walk and Rosario hit a two-run double off the wall in left field in his second plate appearance of the inning.
Hayden Mullins (7-2) picked up the win for the Sea Dogs holding the SeaWolves to one run over five innings of work with six punchouts. Mullins lowered his ERA to 2.23 and is now tied with Connelly Early for the most wins on the team this season. Erie starter Kenny Serwa (5-6) was tagged with the loss, surrendering six runs (five earned) on six hits in five innings.
The Sea Dogs and SeaWolves continue the series Friday night at 6:00 PM. RHP Blake Wehunt (2-7, 4.38) will be on the mound for the Sea Dogs. Erie will start RHP Garrett Burhenn (12-3, 4.44). The Sea Dogs will take the field as the Maine Lobster Bakes. Tickets for the game are available at seadogs.com or by calling 207-879-9500.
Eastern League Stories from September 4, 2025
- Squirrels Lose Third Straight to Curve - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Lombard Jr. Homers in Rain-Shortened Win over New Hampshire Thursday - Somerset Patriots
- Wednesday Rain Hands Cats Another Loss in Somerset - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Rosario's Big Night Powers Akron to 6-3 Win - Akron RubberDucks
- SeaWolves Fall to Sea Dogs on Thursday - Erie SeaWolves
- Guerrero's Three Hits, Prosecky's Strong Outing Lead Yard Goats to 4-1 Victory - Hartford Yard Goats
- Reading Suffers Loss to Hartford in Game Three - Reading Fightin Phils
- Binghamton Falls to Akron on Thursday - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Baysox Pitch One-Hit Shutout to Win Fourth Straight - Chesapeake Baysox
- Arias Clubs First Double-A Home Run in 13-2 Win - Portland Sea Dogs
- Tolman and Huff Solid in Senators in 1-0 Loss - Harrisburg Senators
- Thursday's Yard Goats Game Notes vs Reading - Hartford Yard Goats
- Flying Squirrels Announce Additional Promotions for Final Homestand at the Diamond - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- RHP R.J. Gordon Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for August - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Felix Reyes Named Eastern League Player of the Month of August - Reading Fightin Phils
- September 4, 2025 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
- Canal Park to Become 7 17 Credit Union Park - Akron RubberDucks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
