May 22, 2021 Sea Dogs Game Notes
May 22, 2021 - Eastern League (EL)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
CAREER NIGHT FOR GOMEZ - LHP Rio Gomez made his Double-A debut last night at New Hampshire after being promoted to Portland from Greenville. He tossed 3.0 innings with a career-high seven strikeouts. He also allowed three runs on six hits.
SOUTH PAW STRUGGLES - The Sea Dogs have had trouble with left-handed pitching in the early season. As a team, they are hitting .239 against lefties with only nine extra base hits (three doubles, six home runs). Against right-handed pitching, Portland is hitting .276 with 21 doubles, one triple, fifteen home runs and 67 RBI.
MIESES CONTINUES TO LEAD - Sea Dogs outfielder Johan Mieses continues to lead the Double-A Northeast League in home runs with seven. Patrick Dorrian (Bowie Baysox) is second with six.
KENT ON TOP - Portland reliever Matthew Kent with his three wins this season is still best in the Double-A Northeast League. Kent is 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA. He has tossed 11.1 innings allowing two runs on nine hits with 14 strikeouts. Kent has also not allowed a free pass in 2021.
ON THE MOUND - Frank German makes his fourth start of the season when he takes the mound tonight. He last pitched 5/16 at Hartford and tossed 3.2 innings allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits while walking two. He also gave up two home runs. He last faced the Fisher Cats 5/6 at Hadlock Field. German did not get out of the first inning and recorded two outs. He allowed five runs (one earned) on two hits while alking three.
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