Dogs sweep Cats (again)

The Sea Dogs completed a sweep of the NH Fisher Cats over the weekend, finishing with a 4-3, 15 inning win on Sunday afternoon. Portland's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now 8 games. The Sea Dogs next host the thirt place Trenton Thunder for four games, meaning that they would clinch a playoff spot with a sweep this week.

Over the weekend, MaineToday.com did another piece on hot prospect Craig Hansen. Hansen's now appeared in five games for Portland, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out nine in six innings pitched. He has yet to allow a run during his professional career.