Portland Sea Dogs Recap
Published on September 2, 2006 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
The Portland Sea Dogs quest at their fifth playoff spot in franchise fell short, dropping the series opener to the Fisher Cats, 8-7 on Friday night at Hadlock Field.
In the ninth inning, Jeremy West smacked a double down the left field line but Luis Jimenez was thrown out at the plate to end the game.
Camden, Maine native Mike MacDonald (13-9) earned his second win this season against Portland. The righthander worked six and 2/3 innings on eight hits, seven runs (six earned)on three walks and five walks.
Jose Vaquedano (9-8) suffered the loss, allowing seven runs in four and 1/3 innings.
Tracy Thorpe pitched the ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season.
Alberto Concepcion and Brian Myrow each had 2 RBI for Portland. Ryan Patterson had three hits for the Fisher Cats, including a two-run homer.
Myrow and Jeremy West gave Portland a 2-0 lead in the second inning with RBI's. Trailing 8-4 in the seventh inning, Portland scored 3 two-out runs.
Notes...New Hampshire leads the season series 13-11...Luis Jimenez reached base four times...The top 3 hitters went 1-for-13 on the night.
Allied Home Mortgage Big Dog of the Game - Brian Myrow
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