Cats top Dogs

It was another slugfest between New Britain and Portland last night, with the bad guys prevailing 9-7. Luis Maza's two-run triple, followed by Jason Kubel's (him again!) two-run homer gave the Rock Cats a three-run lead, which the Sea Dogs were unable to overcome despite a run in the 8th and loading the bases in the 9th. For the second night in a row a Sea Dog hit two two-run homers in the game, this time is was CF Sheldon Fulse, who finished with three hits and four RBI. Mike O'Keefe also had two RBI on a double and a home run. New Britain's Maza finished with four hits and 3 RBI, and Tommy Watkins also had three RBI. Charlie Zink battled through 7 innings, giving up 5 runs (four earned) on nine hits and five walks in his best outing in a couple of weeks, however the bullpen again failed him. One time SF Giant pitching prospect Boof Bonser, who has struggled this season, started for New Britain and gave up four runs in 5 IP, allowing 9 hits and striking out five. New Britain's bullpen was no great shakes, either, but managed to hold on for the win. The Rock Cats are now tied with Trenton for fourth, 1.5 games ahead of Portland.

Here's the box score.