Portland’s Jeremy Rivera attempts to throw out a New Hampshire base runner during Tuesday’s game at Hadlock Field. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Almost two months ago, the Portland Sea Dogs hit a low mark, dropping to 29-49, easily out of contention. Since then, Portland has grinded out a 26-21 mark, including a […]
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Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez sharp in rehab start as Sea Dogs beat Fisher Cats
Eduardo Rodriguez pitches for the Portland Sea Dogs against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Monday at Hadlock Field. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Maybe they will match up again next month at Fenway Park. On Monday night, Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez faced each other in […]
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Kluber, Indians win series opener with Porcello, Red Sox
BOSTON — Greg Allen hit a tiebreaking homer right after Boston pitcher Rick Porcello was struck in the midsection by a line drive, and Corey Kluber tied for the major league wins lead as the Cleveland Indians beat the Red Sox 5-4 Monday night. Kluber (16-6) pitched into the seventh inning and matched Washington’s Max Scherzer […]
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Beeks, Rays combine on 2-hitter, blank Red Sox 2-0
BOSTON (AP) — Jalen Beeks made his major league debut at Fenway Park earlier this season, and it didn’t go well. Neither did his next appearance on that mound. Traded away by Boston last month, Beeks returned Sunday with the Tampa Bay Rays and fared a lot better. Beeks pitched four strong innings and the […]
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Sea Dogs get thrown by Altoona Curve 8-2
Portland Sea Dogs second baseman Deiner Lopez watches his throw travel to first baseman Michael Chavis to complete fifth inning double play against the Altoona Curve in Eastern League action at Hadlock Field in Portland on Sunday. Altoona baserunner Tyler Gaffney — a former New England Patriot — slides late into second. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland […]
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Kent pitches Sea Dogs past Curve
Left-hander Matthew Kent delivered the deception. Slugger Bobby Dalbec provided the thump. The result was a 3-0 victory Saturday night for the Portland Sea Dogs over the Altoona Curve, before 7,236 at Hadlock Field. Kent (9-8) allowed just two hits over 62/3 innings, and Dalbec had two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI. The […]
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Sox win after Sale returns to DL
BOSTON (AP) — David Price pitched seven solid innings, J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 38th homer after Boston jumped to a quick lead and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Saturday night for their 17th victory in 20 games. Mitch Moreland added an RBI double during Boston’s four-run first inning. […]
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Bogaerts rallies Red Sox to win over Rays
BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run triple and added a pair of doubles, and the Boston Red Sox scored seven straight runs after allowing three in the first to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Friday night. Jackie Bradley Jr. had two hits, including an RBI double in the sixth, and the Red Sox […]
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Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge saw Jose Urena’s plunking of Ronald Acuna Jr. before the Yankees played a day game Thursday, and he felt Acuna’s pain. The reigning AL home run leader knows that with so many big flies comes a risk that some disgruntled pitcher may try burying a fastball in your ribs. […]
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McGrath, Sea Dogs sweep away Trenton Thunder
Portland’s Jeremy Rivera turns a double play against the Trenton Thunder on Thursday in Portland. Sliding into second base for Trenton is Bruce Caldwell. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald Photo) PORTLAND — Gargle. Rinse. Don’t repeat. Daniel McGrath washed away the sour taste of his last outing with a sparkling six-inning effort Thursday afternoon to […]