Away, Sweet Away

So the Sea Dogs lost their sixth straight game 12-7 to the Phillies yesterday. Thus ended a 1-6 home stand coming out of the All Star break. Portland's home record drops to 20-24, second worst in the EL. However, they have the second best away record at 28-22 (Erie, coincidentally, is #1 in the EL in both categeries), and they play 15 of their next 22 on the road. Since first place New Hampshire is the first stop, we could be back in first by the end of the weekend. The pitching went through a rough week. If the top three get back on track this weekend, the Sea Dogs will be fine.

Oh, and no word from Charlie Eshbach yet.