Tobias Homers in a 4-2 Loss at Hartford
May 28, 2019 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Hartford, Conn. - The Hartford Yard Goats (29-22) scored three runs in the third inning and held on for a 4-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (16-33) on Tuesday night at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
Yard Goats RHP Rico Garcia (W, 6-1) worked five innings on two runs and seven strikeouts to earn the win. Hartford's staff fanned 17 batters en route to their seventh win of the season over Portland.
Trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning, Josh Tobias provided Portland's offense with a towering two-run homer into the right-field seats.
Portland lefty Darwinzon Hernandez (L, 1-4) took the loss, lasting only 2.2 innings on three hits, three runs (two earned) on three walks, and four strikeouts. Daniel McGrath worked 4.1 innings of relief, allowing an inside-the-park homer to Alex Trejo.
Tyler Nevin knocked in the first two runs with a single and Colton Welker drove home a run with a single during a three-run third.
Tate Matheny added two hits and has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games. Brian Ellington fanned the side during his one inning of work.
The Sea Dogs and Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies affiliate) continue their series from Dunkin' Donuts Park on Wednesday night with a 7:05 PM first pitched. Radio coverage on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network begins at 6:50 PM. The game is available on the tune-in app and MiLB.TV.
Tickets for Portland's next homestand from June 4-9 are available at 207-879-9500 or seadogs.com. Book your nine inning vacation today!
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