Dearden produces three hits as Portland beats Somerset, 8-3.

Gonzalez allows one hit in six innings as Portland beats Somerset, 5-1.

Matt Sauer strikes out 11 and Somerset beats Portland, 2-1.

The Patriots wipe out a three-run deficit by scoring six times in the seventh inning.

Portland manages just three hits and strikes out 13 times, losing the opener of an important series against the Patriots.

The Maine Clambakes promotion scheduled for Friday night will instead take place in Sunday’s doubleheader opener.

Angel Bastardo pitches well in his first Double-A start, and Matthew Lugo’s two-run homer in the eighth lifts Portland to a 6-4 win.

Portland, fighting to stay in the playoff race, starts a 12-game stretch at home with a much-needed victory over Richmond.

Nick Yorke drives in the winning run with a single in the seventh inning.