ERIE, Pa. — Jorge Marban faced the final batter of the game, fanning Dominic Ficociello and giving the Portland Sea Dogs (41-70) a 7- 6 Eastern League win over the Erie SeaWolves (43-66) on Wednesday night at Jerry Uht Park.
Marban relieved Williams Jerez with two outs after Jerez fanned Dean Green but reached on a passed ball. Portland’s bullpen worked 4 1-3 innings on three hits and one run to wrap up the victory and tie the series at one game apiece. Mike Augliera (3-14) earned his first relief win, working 2 1-3 innings on two hits and one run.
The Sea Dogs snapped a 5- 5 tie in the seventh inning, scoring two runs off losing pitcher Confessor Lara (1-2). With one out, Tim Roberson extended his hitting streak to 13 games, nailing an RBI single to right. Tzu-Wei Lin (1-for-4) added the second run with a fielder’s choice.
The series concludes tonight at 7:05 p.m. Portland heads to Akron for a threegame set starting Friday, and returns to Hadlock Field on Tuesday to face Erie and Akron.
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