Yard Goats Slam Sea Dogs in 10-2 Win
Published on May 28, 2021 under Eastern League (EL)
Hartford Yard Goats News Release
Portland, ME - Yard Goats left Fielder Willie Abreu smashed a grand slam home run to highlight a seven-run fifth inning, as Hartford defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 10-2 on Friday night at Hadlock Field, in Portland, Maine. Hartford starter Garrett Schilling pitched six quality innings, allowing just two runs on five hits with four strikeouts to earn his first Double-A win. Abreu, one of five players with multiple hits, also had a double, and helped lead the Yard Goats to a season-high for hits (13) and runs. Hartford relievers Regan Todd, Julian Fernandez and Yoan Aybar permitted just one hit over the final three frames. The Yard Goats return home to Dunkin' Donuts Park on Tuesday, June 1st to host the Bowie Baysox.
The Yard Goats scored the first run of the game for the third time in four games. Coco Montes doubled home Sean Bouchard in the first inning off Sea Dogs starter Frank German to give the Yard Goats a 1-0 lead. However, Portland responded in the bottom half of the inning as Johan Mieses belted a two-run homer into the right field bleachers off Hartford starter Garrett Schilling, giving the Red Sox affiliate a 2-1 lead.
Hartford tied the game with a two out rally in the fourth. Taylor Snyder cracked a double to centerfield and Max George singled him home tying things at 2-2. Meanwhile, Schilling surrendered just four singles over his next five scoreless innings.
The Yard Goats put together their most productive inning of the season by scoring seven runs in the fifth. Matt McLaughlin singled and Matt Hearn reached on an error putting runners at first and second base with one out. Sean Bouchard doubled to center, scoring McLaughlin and giving Hartford a 3-2 lead. After Coco Montes walked, Manny Melendez singled home Bouchard, making it 4-2 and knocking German from the game. Lefty Tyler Olson came in to face Taylor Snyder and the infielder ripped a double, scoring Montes and it was 5-2. Next, Max George was hit by a pitch loading the bases for Willie Abreu. Abreu launched a ball over the centerfield fence, the first slam home run for the Yard Goats this season, making it 9-2. Montes made it 10-2 with an RBI double in the sixth inning.
The Yard Goats continue their six-game road trip in Portland, Maine on Saturday afternoon (1:00 PM) against the Red Sox affiliate at Hadlock Field. RHP Will Gaddis will start for the Yard Goats and RHP Josh Winckowski will pitch for the Sea Dogs. The game will be broadcast on AM 1410 WPOP and FM 100.9 FM and newsradio1410.iheart.com.
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Hartford 10, Portland 2
WP- Garrett Schilling (1-1)
LP- Frank German (0-3)
T-2:47
A-2,087
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