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.

The Portland Sea Dogs fall behind 5-0 after two innings and Binghamton holds on for the victory.

Camden’s Cole Anderson shoots a second-day 2-under 69 with two birdies and 16 pars.

An error in the 10th inning allows the winning run to score for Hartford in a 4-3 victory.

Portland is held to six hits and falls to 1-4 on its current homestand.