Sea Dogs hold on for dear life in win
June 24, 2008 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
(Norwich, CT) - The Portland Sea Dogs (42-32) won their third straight game, defeating the Connecticut Defenders (34-41) 6-5 on Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. Portland is 3-1 on their roadtrip and has taken 7 of 8 from Connecticut this season.
Mike James battled in the bottom of the ninth inning, surrendering two runs but earned his second save of the season. James yielded consecutive 2-out RBI singles to Adam Witter and Dave Maroul but fanned pinch-hitter Simon Klink to end the game.
Michael Bowden (7-3) worked seven innings on five hits, three runs and fanned six to secure the win for Portland. The righty didn't issue a free-pass but allowed a two-run homer to Ryan Rohlinger, tying the game at three in the fourth inning.
Adam Cowart (5-6) gave up six runs on nine hits in just 4+ innings to take the loss for the Defenders. Portland scored two runs in the first inning on Sandy Madera's 2-out, 2-run homer over the left-field wall. Iggy Suarez added a 2-out, run-scoring single in the third inning.
Bubba Bell snapped a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning with a lead-off home run. Tony Granadillo, Jeff Corsaletti and Madera all singled, ending the night for Cowart. Jason Waddell issued 2 bases-loaded walks to Zach Daeges and Andrew Pinckney, giving Portland a 6-3 lead.
Connecticut's bullpen allowed one baserunner after the fifth inning - a one out single by Tony Granadillo in the sixth. Ronnie Ray hurled three perfect innings for Connecticut.
Carlos Vasquez relieved Bowden in the eighth inning and gave up a lead-off double to Maroul and a bunt-single to Jake Wald. Portland caught a huge break when Wald tried to advance to second base on a curve ball in the dirt but was thrown out at second by Mark Wagner. Vasquez fanned Kyle Haines and retired Antoan Richardson to earn his first hold of the season.
The Sea Dogs and Defenders play game three of their series on Wednesday night at Dodd Stadium. LHP Dave Gassner (0-2, 7.20) faces former Sea Dog RHP Nate Bump (1-3). You can hear all the action on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network beginning at 6:10 PM with the Correct Deck Pre-Game Show - game time is 6:35 PM.
Notes...Bowden worked seven innings for the third time in his career and the second this season...James picked up his first save since April 5 in his first appearance of the season...Madera has 10 HR between Portland and Pawtucket.
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