'Dogs Rally Ends in a Double Play, Lose 4-2 in New Britain
Published on May 14, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
New Britain, Conn. - The Portland Sea Dogs (12-22) rally fell short in the ninth inning, losing to the New Britain Rock Cats (26-7), 4-2 on Thursday night at New Britain Stadium in front of 3,112 fans.
The Sea Dogs put runners on the corners with one out in the ninth inning off Rock Cats closer Austin House, but Carlos Asuaje hit into a game-ending 4-6-3 double play. The Rock Cats have won 13 straight games and 24 of their last 26. Portland has dropped 13 of their last 18.
Jason Gurka (3-0) worked 3.1 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win for New Britain. House earned his 13th save in 14 chances.
Portland righty Mike Augliera (1-6) suffered his second straight loss to New Britain. Augliera yielded 6 hits on 4 runs, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. Robby Scott finished the game with 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.
The Sea Dogs had 11 hits, but 2 hits apiece from the top 4 in the lineup: Asuaje, Mike Miler, Oscar Tejeda and Jantzen Witte.
New Britain came out swinging receiving back-to-back triples from Mike Tauchman and Trevor Story. Tyler Massey added the second run with a ground out and David Dahl hit a solo-homer, giving the Rock Cats a 3-0 lead after one.
Portland responded with a run in the second inning off Gus Schlosser. Oscar Tejeda led off with a single and would score on a single by Luis Martinez. Schlosser left the game in the third inning, taking a no-decision.
The 'Dogs cut the deficit to 3-2 in the seventh inning when Mike Miller scored on a wild pitch. Story added the final run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh.
Portland and New Britain play game two of their series on Friday night at New Britain Stadium. RHP Mike McCarthy (2-3, 4.71) takes on RHP Matt Flemer (1-1, 3.71) Pre-game coverage begins at 6:15 PM on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network.
The Sea Dogs are home from May 19-25 against Altoona (Pirates affiliate) and Reading (Phillies affiliate). Tickets available at 207-879-9500 or seadogs.com.
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