PORTLAND (AP) — Matthew Kent allowed just five hits over eight innings, leading the Portland Sea Dogs over the Hartford Yard Goats in a 6-0 win on Friday.
Kent (6-7) struck out five and walked one to get the win.
In the bottom of the third, Portland grabbed the lead on a double by Josh Ockimey that scored Austin Rei, Danny Mars and Jantzen Witte. The Sea Dogs then added two runs in the fourth and a run in the fifth. In the fourth, Jhon Nunez hit a two-run home run, while Ockimey hit an RBI single in the fifth.
Jesus Tinoco (6-8) went 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs and eight hits in the Eastern League game. He also struck out three and walked two.
The Yard Goats were blanked for the sixth time this season, while the Sea Dogs’ staff recorded their sixth shutout of the year.
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