Plate umpire Jude Koury holds back Ronaldo Hernandez of the Portland Sea Dogs after he was nearly hit by a pitch. The confrontation cleared both dugouts.

Josh Winckowski of the Sea Dogs warms up starting in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Enmanuel De Jesus pitched 2 1/3 innings in relief and was the winning pitcher in the opener of Thursday's doubleheader against New Hampshire.

Tanner Nishioka of the Sea Dogs hits a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning as Portland won the opener of Thursday's doubleheader, 9-6.

New Hampshire's Jordan Groshans shows his frustration as he waits for a throw. Meanwhile, Sea Dogs Manager Corey Wimberly, left, cheers on Ronaldo Hernandez as he slides into third.

Sea Dogs second baseman Jack Lopez catches a popup in Thursday's opener.

Portland's Jack Lopez throws to first after forcing out New Hampshire's Austin Martin in the opener.