Harrisburg Walks Off, 2-1 over Portland
Published on May 25, 2016 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Harrisburg, Pa. - Harrisburg 3B Adrian Sanchez drew a four-pitch walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Senators (23-21) a 2-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (16-29) on Wednesday night at FNB Field. Harrisburg takes a 2-1 series lead, the Sea Dogs are 1-3 on their 5-game roadtrip.
Luis Ysla (1-3) took his second loss of the series, allowing a lead-off single in the ninth to Zach Collier. After a sac-bunt, Ysla walked the next three batters, throwing his final 10 pitches out of the strike zone.
Bryan Harper (Bryce's brother) retired Tim Roberson on a fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth to earn his second win of the season.
Justin Haley (ND) had a terrific outing for the Sea Dogs, working six innings on 5 hits, one run, one walk and 8 strikeouts. Nik Turley fanned four over two scoreless innings of relief.
Portland scored in their first turn against Nationals Top Prospect Lucas Giolito. Sean Coyle doubled with one out and scored on Andrew Benintendi's RBI single. Giolito pitched 7 frames on 4 hits, one run, one walk and 6 strikeouts.
Harrisburg tied the game in the second inning. Collier tripled and came home on a single by Spencer Kieboom.
Portland has lost 19 of 24 games away from Hadlock Field and are 1-3 on a 5-game roadtrip. Harrisburg has won 8 of their last 9 games, and sits in third place in the Western Division.
The Sea Dogs wrap-up their 5-game roadtrip on Thursday morning against the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals affiliate) with a 10:30 AM first pitch from FNB Field. RHP Ty Buttrey (0-6, 5.86) takes on Austen Williams (1-5, 5.55). Radio coverage on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network begins at 10:10 AM. Thursday's game is available on the Tunein App and MiLB.TV
Portland's next homestand begins on Friday, May 27th against the Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies affiliate). Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 879-9500 or online at seadogs.com.
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