Ryan Douglas pitches 8 1/3 scoreless innings and strikes out eight as Sanford heads to the deciding game Thursday night at Vermont.

Portland is in a tight race with Hartford and Somerset as the teams try to secure a spot in the Eastern League playoffs.

Matt Barnes, on a rehab assignment from Boston, pitches one inning and gets the win.

Portland beats Hartford with Rich Hill and Matt Barnes making quality rehab appearances, while Christian Arroyo chips in with an RBI single

Orelvis Martinez hits a three-run home run to lift New Hampshire to a 9-7 win.

New Hampshire hits three home runs to overcome an early three-run homer by Portland’s Alex Binelas.

Portland returns from a four-day break and uses a four-run eighth inning to beat New Hampshire.

Max Burt homers twice and Sean Boyle dominates on the mound in Somerset’s 7-3 win.

Christian Koss homers and Bryan Mata throws five strong innings in Portland’s 5-0 victory.