Ward Fans 10 in Twinbill Split
August 27, 2022 - Eastern League (EL)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine - Thaddeus Ward tied his career-high with 10 strikeouts over 5.0 innings as the Portland Sea Dogs (59-60, 29-21) split a doubleheader with the Hartford Yard Goats (68-50, 25-24), losing the first game 2-1, and winning the second game 2-1 on Saturday at Hadlock field.
In game one, the Yard Goats scored in the top of the first inning against Sea Dogs starter Shane Drohan. Isaac Collins led off with a double and stole third base. One out later, Aaron Schunk grounded out to second base, plating Collins, and giving Hartford a 1-0 lead.
Portland was able to tie the score in the bottom of the second inning against Hartford starter Will Ethridge. With one out, Niko Kavadas launched a solo home run to right. It was his first in a Sea Dogs uniform and tied the game 1-1.
The game stayed tied until extra innings. Both teams failed to score their extra-innings runners in the eighth. The Yard Goats were able to break the tie in the top of the ninth against Sea Dogs reliever Brett Kennedy. Willie MacIver started as the placed runner at second. Julio Carreras moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt. Hunter Stovall drove him in with a line drive to center, giving the Yard Goats a 2-1 lead. Portland went down in order in the bottom half, giving Hartford a 2-1 victory in game one.
Gavin Hollowell (4-2, 2.96 ERA) picked up the win, pitching 2.0 scoreless innings with one hit, one walk, and two strikeouts. Kennedy (3-6, 4.08 ERA) tossed 2.0 innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits while walking two and striking out one in his sixth loss of the season.
In game two, the Sea Dogs brought in the first run of the game in the bottom of the fourth against Yard Goats starter Noah Gotsis. Wilyer Abreu and Elih Marrero hit back-to-back singles to lead off, putting runners on the corners. Christian Koss grounded into fielder's choice, and a throwing error by Hartford shortstop Julio Carreras allowed Abreu to Score, giving Portland a 1-0 lead.
The Yard Goats tied the game in the top of the fifth inning against Sea Dogs starter Thaddeus Ward. With one out, Daniel Montano doubled. Daniel Cope followed with an RBI single to tie the game 1-1.
Portland took the lead back in the bottom of the sixth with Gotsis still on the mound. With two outs, Koss blasted a solo home run to center. It was his team-leading 13th home run of the year and gave the Sea Dogs a 2-1 lead. Jacob Wallace then put away the Yard Goats in order, securing a 2-1 victory in game two.
Wallace (5-2, 4.25 ERA) tossed 2.0 scoreless innings, walking two and striking out one in his fifth win of the season. Gotsis (4-6, 4.54 ERA) worked through 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits while striking out two in his sixth loss of the season.
The Sea Dogs and Yard Goats play the series finale on Sunday with a 1:00 PM first pitch at Hadlock Field. Portland sends RHP Brian Van Belle (4-4, 4.50 ERA) against Hartford RHP Noah Davis (8-7, 5.91 ERA).
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