Ben Conti of South Portland is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a hit by Matt Crockett in the first inning of an SMAA baseball game Saturday at Hadlock Field. Portland won 5-4 in eight innings.
South Portland starting pitcher Griffin Kelley delivers a pitch in the first inning.
Portland shortstop Jake Knop throws to first base on the run to get the first out in the top of the third inning.
Zach Fortin of Portland avoids the tag from Griffin Kelley of South Portland after being caught between second and third base in the second inning.
Riley Hasson of South Portland reaches for the bag but is tagged out by Portland first baseman John Williams on a pickoff play to end the top of the second inning Saturday at Hadlock Field. Portland snapped South Portland’s seven-game winning streak, prevailing 5-4 in eight innings.
Ben Conti of South Portland slides into home as Camren King of Portland waits for the throw in the first inning.
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