SeaWolves Take Down Goats in Rain-Shortened Game
The SeaWolves took down the Hartford Yard Goats in a rain-shortened game on Sunday afternoon 5-3. The second game of the doubleheader was cancelled due to rain and it will not be made up. The Yard Goats jumped ahead in the top of the first inning against Erie starter Spenser
The SeaWolves took down the Hartford Yard Goats in a rain-shortened game on Sunday afternoon 5-3. The second game of the doubleheader was cancelled due to rain and it will not be made up.
The Yard Goats jumped ahead in the top of the first inning against Erie starter
The SeaWolves took the lead in the home half of the first against Hartford starter
Erie increased the lead in the second against reliever
The SeaWolves added to the lead in the fifth when Paredes belted a solo home run to left for a 5-1 advantage. It was the third home run of the season for Paredes.
In the top of the sixth, Hartford cut into the Erie lead.
The tarp came onto the field after the top of the sixth inning and the game would be called after a delay.
Watkins (2-0) earned the win allowing two runs on four hits with a walk and three strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
Garcia (8-2) took the loss allowing a pair of unearned runs on one hit with two walks and two strikeouts in an inning of work.
The SeaWolves continue their six-game homestand with a three-game series against the Portland Sea Dogs that begins on Monday night at 7:05 p.m. Monday is Buck Night presented by Budweiser & Rocket 105. Fans can enjoy Smith's hot dogs, Pepsi fountain drinks, popcorn and select domestic draft beers for just $1 each.