'Dogs Lose on a Walk-Off Inside the Park Homer, 10-9 in Trenton
Published on June 28, 2016 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Trenton, NJ - Tyler Wade hit an inside-the-park homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the Trenton Thunder (49-29) rallied for five runs in their final turn, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (27-49), 10-9, Tuesday night at Arm & Hammer Park.
Leading 9-5 entering the bottom of the ninth, Austin Maddox relieved Taylor Grover and allowed four runs to tie the game. Pinch-hitter Mark Payton hit the first pitch out of the park for a three-run homer. Williams Jerez (1-2) faced Wade, yielding the inside-the-park shot to dead center.
The Sea Dogs pounded out a season-high 16 hits, led by Andrew Benintendi (4-for-5, RBI) and Rainel Rosario (4-for-4).
Trenton's Tyler Jones (4-2) allowed five hits and three runs over two innings, but earned the win for the Thunder.
Portland trailed 2-0 in the first when Kyle Higashoika hit a two-run homer off Jalen Beeks (ND). The 'Dogs would tie the game on RBI singles by Rosario in the second and fifth innings. Beeks worked 5 innings on 7 hits and 2 runs.
In the sixth, both teams combined for seven runs on seven hits. Portland grabbed a 6-2 lead, scoring five runs in 5+ innings off starter Jose Campos. Sean Coyle delivered an RBI single, Rosario knocked in two and Tzu-Wei Lin added a sacrifice fly. Trenton cut the lead to one on Billy Fleming's double and a two-run triple by Dustin Fowler.
In the ninth, the 'Dogs added three big runs on run-scoring doubles by Benintendi and Cody Decker. Jake Romanski added an RBI single.
Taylor Grover worked 2.1 scoreless on one hit and three strikeouts - the only pitcher of the game with a scoreless outing.
The Sea Dogs and Thunder wrap up their series tomorrow night from Arm & Hammer Park, first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM. RHP Mitch Atkins (2-3, 4.83) takes the mound for Portland against RHP Chance Adams (2-0, 4.91) for Trenton. Radio Coverage on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network begins at 6:40 PM. The Broadcast is also available on the Tunein App and MiLB.TV.
Portland's next homestand is June 30-July 3 against the Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies affiliate). Tickets are available by calling 207-879-9500 or at seadogs.com.
Eastern League Stories from June 28, 2016
- 'Dogs Lose on a Walk-Off Inside the Park Homer, 10-9 in Trenton - Portland Sea Dogs
- Eshelman earns first AA win in rain-filled game - Reading Fightin Phils
- It Was Well Worth the Wade, 10-9 - Trenton Thunder
- Rosa is Baysox Hit King - Chesapeake Baysox
- Altoona Rallies, Walks off on B-Mets, 8-7 - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Gage, Richmond Shut down RubberDucks - Akron RubberDucks
- Fields Finds Homer Stroke Tuesday Night - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Osuna Walks Curve off against B-Mets, 8-7 - Altoona Curve
- Difo Drives in Seven; Senators Win 13-10 - Harrisburg Senators
- Yard Goats Come from Behind to Beat Fisher Cats 6-4 - Hartford Yard Goats
- Cole Fuels Squirrels on Tuesday Night - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Cozens, Pinto Selected to 2016 All-Star Futures Game - Reading Fightin Phils
- Hartford Yard Goats OF Raimel Tapia Named to Major League Future's Game - Hartford Yard Goats
- Moncada, Benintendi To Represent Sea Dogs In Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game - Portland Sea Dogs
- Joe Jimenez Selected to the 2016 Futures Game - Erie SeaWolves
- B-Mets Game Notes: B-Mets (32-42) at Curve (42-33) - 7:00 pm - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Erie SeaWolves at Reading Fightin Phils - Game Notes - Erie SeaWolves
- Smith Named to All-Star Futures Game - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Sisco Selected for MLB Futures Game - Chesapeake Baysox
- Reyes & Lagers Join B-Mets in Altoona - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Sea Dogs Game Notes June 28 at Trenton (Game 76) - Portland Sea Dogs
- Baysox Offer Special Family Discounts - Chesapeake Baysox
- SeaWolves Caught by Reading - Erie SeaWolves
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.
