Sea Dogs pitcher Tanner Houck watches as Joan Benoit Samuelson throws out the first pitch before Wednesday’s game against the Hartford Yard Goats. Hartford won, 2-1.
Joan Benoit Samuelson holds the bobblehead doll with her likeness that was given to the first 1,000 fans entering Hadlock Field as the Portland Sea Dogs hosted the Hartford Yard Goats on Wednesday night. Samuelson, who turns 62 on Thursday, also threw out the first pitch and then greeted fans and signed autographs.
Jeremy Rivera tags out Hartford's Vance Vizcaino on a stolen base attempt.
Sea Dogs third baseman Bobby Dalbec prepares to throw out a runner in the second inning.
C.J. Chatham of the Sea Dogs is tagged out by Hartford catcher Brian Serven while trying to score on a flyout in the fourth inning.
Sea Dogs shortstop C.J. Chatham completes a double play after forcing out Manny Melendez of the Yard Goats.
Tanner Houck allowed just two runs in 6 2/3 innings but didn't get much offensive support as his record fell to 3-3.
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