Chavis Homers in Sea Dogs 5-4 Win over New Hampshire
Published on July 12, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine - Michael Chavis hit a two-run homer in his return to Hadlock Field and then scored the game-winning run as the Portland Sea Dogs edged the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 5-4 on Thursday night at Hadlock Field.
Chavis, Baseball America's second ranked Red Sox prospect, pulled the Sea Dogs to within 4-3 with a home run in the bottom of the fifth inning after Jeremy Rivera reached on a bunt single.
Portland took the lead for the first time in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the bases loaded, Danny Mars scored on a passed ball. Chavis scored on a sacrifice fly by Tate Matheny to make it 5-4.The Fisher Cats struck with a big first inning.
The Sea Dogs trailed most of the evening. Dalton Pompey singled in his return to New Hampshire and Bo Bichette walked in the top of the first inning. Cavan Biggio delivered a run with a single and Max Pentecost homered to make it 4-0.
Portland's first run came across in the bottom of the second inning. Tate Matheny singled, moved to second on a groundout, scoring on a single by Jhon Nunez to make it 4-1.
Dedgar Jimenez worked the first six innings for Portland. Travis Lakins (W, 2-2), Josh Taylor and Jordan Weems (S, 3) each worked an inning of scoreless relief. New Hampshire reliever Kirby Snead (L, 2-3) took the loss.
The Sea Dogs and New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays affiliate) continue their four-game series on Friday night with a 7:00 PM first pitch from Hadlock Field. RHP Teddy Stankiewicz (5-7. 5.14) makes the start for Portland. Lefty Taylor Saucedo is on the hill for the Fisher Cats.
Radio coverage begins at 6:45 PM on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network. MiLB.TV starts at 6:55 PM.
Friday is "Field of Screams" Halloween at Hadlock Field. Tickets can be purchased at seadogs.com or 207-879-9500.
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