
Curve drop second straight
Published on August 12, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
PORTLAND, ME - The Portland Sea Dogs erased a ninth-inning deficit by scoring two runs to earn a dramatic, 4-3 win over the Altoona Curve in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday evening at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine. The loss was the Curve's second straight in walk-off fashion. In Sunday's series finale at Harrisburg, Senators' second baseman Seth Bynum belted a game-winning, two-run home run to erase a one-run Curve lead.
Ronald Belisario (4-4), who surrendered the game-winning homer in Sunday's contest, was also on the mound for the Sea Dogs' comeback Tuesday. The right-hander entered the game with a 3-2 lead, but Portland tied the game on Josh Reddick's double before capping the rally with a one-out, bases-loaded RBI single by shortstop Iggy Suarez.
Altoona enjoyed a rally of its own just one inning earlier to erase a 2-0 Portland lead. Shelby Ford and Jose Tabata connected for back-to-back triples to give the Curve a 3-2 advantage. Ford's three-bagger scored both Jason Bowers and Angel Gonzalez to even the score, while Ford easily scored the go-ahead run on Tabata's triple. Tabata, celebrating his 20th birthday on Tuesday, went 2-for-4 in the contest.
Both of the game's starting pitchers -- Altoona's Dan Reichert and Portland's Adam Mills -- enjoyed solid starts, but each pitcher received a no-decision. Reichert allowed only two runs and four hits over 6 1/3 innings, while Mills performed even better with seven shutout innings.
Carlos Vasquez (2-1) was credited with the win for the Sea Dogs after tossing a scoreless top of the ninth.
The game also featured a one-inning rehab appearance by Pittsburgh Pirates' closer Matt Capps. The right-hander, who has been on the Bucs' Disabled List since July 2 with a right shoulder injury, enjoyed a 1-2-3 eighth inning, striking out two batters. He is expected to make a second one-inning appearance in Thursday's series finale against the Sea Dogs.
The Curve will continue their series against Portland Wednesday evening at Hadlock Field. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Altoona will send right-hander Derek Hankins (1-8, 4.73) to the mound against Sea Dogs lefty Kris Johnson (7-7, 3.46). Fans can hear all the action on the Curve Radio Network and AltoonaCurve.com starting at 6:45 with the Curve GameDay Show presented by the Hotel Belmar and Budget Beverage.
The Curve will return to Blair County Ballpark for a six-game homestand from August 19-24. Great seats remain for all six games and can be purchased by visiting the BCB Ticket Office, by calling (877) 99-CURVE, or by logging on to AltoonaCurve.com.The Curve will continue their series against Portland Wednesday evening at Hadlock Field. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Altoona will send right-hander Derek Hankins (1-8, 4.73) to the mound against Sea Dogs lefty Kris Johnson (7-7, 3.46). Fans can hear all the action on the Curve Radio Network and AltoonaCurve.com starting at 6:45 with the Curve GameDay Show presented by the Hotel Belmar and Budget Beverage.
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