EL1 Trenton Thunder

Thunder Sweep Portland in Doubleheader

Published on May 22, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


Portland, ME- A pair of three-run home runs lifted the Thunder on Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field, as they were able to sweep the Portland Sea Dogs in a doubleheader, winning game one 8-6 in ten innings, and 3-2 in the second game. With the two wins, Trenton is now 24-17 on the season.

In game one, both teams picked up where they left off on Friday night by exchanging multiple runs in the early innings. The scoring for the Thunder was highlighted by two home runs hit by Justin Christian.

RHP Hector Noesi struggled in his first start for Trenton, giving up five runs on seven hits including two home runs in six innings of work. The second home run the right-hander gave up was to New Jersey native Ryan Kalish.

The teams were tied at five at the end of seven innings, and it would stay that way until the tenth inning. Portland RHP Jason Rice (0-1) came in to pitch the tenth inning, and he immediately issued a lead-off walk to Brandon Laird. Kevin Smith was hit by a pitch two batters later to put men a first and second with one out when Luis Nunez hit a three-run home run off the foul pole in left field to give the Thunder an 8-5 edge. RHP Josh Schmidt (3-0) allowed one run in the bottom of the tenth inning before striking out Jose Iglesias to end the game.

In game two, LHP Wilkin De La Rosa lasted just 2 2/3 innings in his first start of the season, and allowed two runs on two hits, while walking two batters and also hitting two. Both runs for Portland came in the third inning on a two-run single from Yamaico Navarro.

After Marcos Vechionacci and Edwar Gonzalez connected on back-to-back singles to start the fifth inning off Portland RHP Jeremy Kehrt (0-1), Justin Snyder connected on a three run home run over the wall in right field to put the Thunder ahead 3-2. RHP's Noel Castillo (3-2) and Eric Wordekemper pitched the final 2 1/3 innings to secure the victory for Trenton.

On the day, Justin Christian went 4-for-7 with two home runs and three RBI. David Adams left in the first inning of the first game with an ankle injury.

The Thunder and Sea Dogs conclude their series on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM. RHP David Phelps starts for Trenton, while Portland will throw RHP Robert Coello.

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