MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Sea Dogs (32-60) out-hit the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (46-42), but couldn’t capitalize with runners in scoring position and lost 7-2 in game one of a four-game series at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Portland finished the game 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 runners. After the Sea Dogs scored in the third on an RBI groundout by Oscar Tejeda to plate Manuel Margot and take a 1-0 lead, New Hampshire followed with seven unanswered runs.
Blake Swihart batted second and served as designated hitter for Portland on a rehab assignment and went 2-for-3 with a double and also reached on an error.
Justin Haley allowed four runs (three earned) on three infield hits in 2 2/3 innings, walking four and striking out three. Simon Mercedes worked three innings of relief and allowed three earned runs, two of which came on a home run from Dwight Smith Jr. in the sixth inning.
Casey Lawrence earned the win for the Fisher Cats, allowing an earned run on four hits in six innings while striking out six. The Sea Dogs added their second run in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Jake Romanski off of Chad Girodo.
The series continues tonight, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Danny Rosenbaum (0-1, 36.00 ERA) makes his second start as a Sea Dog, while Taylor Cole (4-7, 4.19) makes his 18th start of the year for New Hampshire.
Hernandez promoted to Pawtucket
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs announced several roster moves Thursday. Among the moves was the promotion of shortstop Marco Hernandez, the MiLB.com Top Star winner from the Eastern League All-Star Game, to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Other moves include: Outfielder Manuel Margot activated from the temporary inactive list, infielder Reed Gragnani rejoining the Sea Dogs from Triple-A Pawtucket, infielder Tzu-Wei Lin received from High-A Salem and right-handed pitcher Kyle Martin being activated from the disabled list. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Kraus was transferred to High-A Salem, while right-handed pitcher Mike Augliera and outfielder David Chester were placed on the disabled list.
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