Portland Falls 4-3 Despite Ninth Inning Blast by Jordan
August 1, 2023 - Eastern League (EL)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Bowie, Maryland - The Portland Sea Dogs (16-12, 56-41) fell to the Bowie Baysox (14-14, 45-52) 4-3 despite a ninth inning two run homer by Blaze Jordan. With the loss, the Sea Dogs remain in second place of the Northeast Division, 0.5 game behind the Somerset Patriots.
Nick Yorke led the way collecting two of Portland's three total hits, including his 11th homer and second in as many games. Blaze Jordan blasted a two run home run in the ninth inning, Portland's third hit of the night.
Billy Cook blasted a leadoff homer in the fourth inning and Bowie took the 1-0 lead. Anthony Servideo then extended the Baysox' lead with an RBI single to left centerfield.
The scoring continued for Bowie in the bottom of the fifth inning. After a leadoff single by Shayne Fontana, he extended the Baysox' lead to 3-0 with an RBI groundout by Billy Cook.
Nick Yorke blasted his 11th home run of the season and the Sea Dogs were on the board, 3-1 in the top of the sixth inning.
Bowie struck again in the bottom of the sixth inning. After a leadoff single by Donta' Williams, he then stole second and third base and scored on an RBI single by Greg Cullen.
A two-run homer by Blaze Jordin pulled Portland within one run, 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning. It was Jordan's second home run with the Sea Dogs.
RHP Ryan Long (2-1, 6.89 ERA) earned the win tossing 5.0 innings out of the bullpen allowing three runs on three hits while walking three and striking out a career-high nine hitters. RHP Isaac Coffey (4-1, 3.29 ERA) was given his first losing decision with the Sea Dogs. He pitched 4.0 innings allowing two runs on three hits while walking two and striking out six.
The Sea Dogs and Baysox will meet again tomorrow, Wednesday August 2nd at 12:05pm at Prince George's Stadium. Portland will send RHP Sterling Sharp (2-4, 6.21 ERA) the mound while Bowie will send RHP Alex Pham (0-0, 1.44 ERA) to the bump.
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