The former Sea Dogs standout is working his way back from an injury and hopes to rejoin the Red Sox rotation this weekend.

Matthew Lugo hits a two-run homer in the seventh, and three Portland pitchers combine on a four-hitter for a 2-1 win over Reading.

Portland wins the second game, 2-1, after a 13-4 loss in the opener.

Lugo has three hits, including a home run as Portland rolls.

Rod Brind’Amour is in the final year of a deal reached in 2021.

Kyle Teel homers and drives in four runs, and Marcelo Mayer adds three RBI.

Eddinson Paulino drives in three as Portland wins the first game of the series at Hadlock Field.

Hartford scores 10 runs against Portland relievers, rallying for a 12-5 win.

Hartford rallies from a 4-0 deficit, hitting home runs in the seventh and ninth to earn a 6-4 win.

Zac Veen hits a two-run homer in the eighth inning, completing Hartford’s comeback from a 3-0 deficit.