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Portland leaves nine runners on base, including two in the ninth with one out in a one-run loss to New Britain.

Casey Kelly earns his second win of the season as Portland finally beats New Britain’s Kyle Gibson.

The Sea Dogs trail 5-0 in the first inning, come back to take the lead, then lose on a two-run homer.

Portland pitchers have trouble with the leadoff batter, and the Fisher Cats earn an 8-2 victory.

Portland gets explosive hitting, strong pitching and solid defense to put away New Hampshire, 11-4.

New Hampshire manages a 6-5 win, but Sea Dogs starter Casey Kelly shows why the Sox signed him.

Adam Loewen has given up pitching but his hitting is just fine as he leads the Fisher Cats past the Dogs.

Portland recovers from a 3-0 deficit to beat Harrisburg 7-4 and improve to 39-38.