BINGHAMTON, NY — The Binghamton Mets (15-10) scored three unearned runs, and defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (10-15) 3-1 on Tuesday night at NYSEG Stadium. The four-game series is tied at a game apiece and the Sea Dogs are now 3-2 on their seven-game trip.

Binghamton snapped a 1-1 tie, scoring twice in the fifth inning off losing pitcher Mike McCarthy (2-3). Jared King reached on a throwing error by McCarthy to start the rally, and would advance to second on a throwing error by Luis Martinez. With two outs, T.J. Rivera and Josh Rodriguez nailed RBI singles, giving the B-Mets the lead for good.

 Seth Lugo (2-0) scattered five hits, one walk and fanned six over 6.2 IP to earn his second win of the season. McCarthy yielded 3 unearned runs over 4.2 IP to suffer his second straight loss ”“ both to the B-Mets.

Binghamton wrapped up the win with perfect outings from Adam Kolarek (1 1/3 IP, hold) and Paul Sewald (IP, 5th save).  

Portland’s bullpen retired all 10 batters faced. Dayan Diaz relieved McCarthy and pitched 2 1/3 on two strikeouts and Pat Light worked the eighth.

Both teams scored single runs in the second inning. Portland scored first for the 5th straight game on the trip, receiving a run-scoring from Blake Tekotte. Binghamton answered the bell, receiving a two-out RBI single from Gavin Cecchini.

The Sea Dogs and Binghamton Mets continue their four-game series on Wednesday night at NYSEG Stadium.