Sea Dogs Salvage One

The Sea Dogs took the final game from the Reading Phillies to avoid a sweep at the start of the road trip. Dustin Pedroia, who had a great series in Reading, had three hits and two RBI to lead the offense, while Jon Lester had another fine performance (one run in 6 IP) to collect his third consecutive win. Manny Delcarmen continues to improve, as he struck out three with no walks in two scoreless relief innings.

The Phillies held Portland to just one run in each of the first two games. Kason Gabbard and Chris Smith had decent (not great) starts for the Sea Dogs, but (other than Pedroia and Chris Durbin), the offense didn't get much going.

Now the Sea Dogs are off to Bowie to face the Baysox. Portland has yet to beat Bowie in six tries this season. Which means that they are due!