David Ortiz goes 2-for-3, RBI in his first rehab-start with Portland
Published on July 21, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
(Portland, ME) - The "Big Papi" era began in a big way for the Sea Dogs as they defeated the Connecticut Defenders 8-2 on Tuesday night at Hadlock Field. DH David Ortiz went 2-for-3, RBI, 2 singles and a walk in his first rehab-start with the Portland Sea Dogs. Ortiz knocked in the game's final run in the sixth inning and is 5-for-12 (.417) in 4 games with Pawtucket and Portland.
Dave Gassner (2-5) allowed two runs (one earned) in six innings to earn his second win of the season. Gassner allowed an unearned run in the first inning and a solo-homer to Olmo Rosario in the third.
Joey Martinez (6-8) suffered his third los of the year to Portland, allowing eight runs (five earned) on five hits over five innings pitched. Martinez surrendered four runs with two outs in the first inning. Ortiz, Wagner and Bates walked to load the bases. Josh Reddick, who joined the Sea Dogs earlier in the day delivered a 2-run single. Tony Granadillo reach on a shortstop's error to bring home the third run. Argenis Diaz nailed a run-scoring single off the shortstop's glove.
Portland added two runs off Martinez in the second inning. Bryan Pritz reached on SS Dave Maroul's second error in as many innings and scored on Mickey Hall's Maine Monster double. Ortiz followed with a single and Mark Wagner delivered a sacrifice fly.
The Sea Dogs scored two in the sixth inning on Hall's sac-fly and Ortiz's single off Nate Bump.
Gassner scattered three hits over six frames and left the game after a perfect sixth. Richie Lentz, Daniel Bard and Beau Vaughan sealed the win with scoreless frames.
The Big Papi era continues on Tuesday night as Portland and Connecticut play game two of their 4-game series. LHP Kris Johnson (7-4, 3.47) takes on RHP Garrett Broshuis (10-6).
Notes...David Ortiz had his first non-homer hits on his rehab assignment...Dave Gassner has both of his wins at Hadlock Field.
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