Yard Goats Three Game Win Streak Snapped in Portland  

*Portland 4, Hartford 3 *

WP- Josh Winckowski (4-1)

LP- Ryan Feltner (1-1)

S-Zach Kelly (2)

T- 2:38

A- 3,703

Portland, Maine- Sea Dogs infielder Ryan Fitgerald hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning leading Portland past the Yard Goats 4-3 at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine. Sea Dogs starter Josh Winckowski worked six solid innings, allowed just two runs, and picked up the win, ending the Yard Goats three-game win-streak. Outfielder Manny Melendez cranked a two-run homer to give the Yard Goats the lead in the second inning. Hartford starter Ryan Feltner pitched well in a quality start and allowed just three runs in six innings with five strikeouts.

The Yard Goats took a 2-0 lead in the second inning on Manny Melendez’ two-run homer off Portland starter Josh Winckowski. Willie Abreu led off the inning with a single, stole second base and took third base on a passed ball. Then Melendez connected on his fifth homer of the season, a liner into the right field seats.

The Sea Dogs got a run on two-out single by Red Sox prospect Tristan Casas in the third inning off Hartford starter Ryan Felter, to make it a 2-1 game. Feltner retired eight of nine before the Sea Dogs got a run, and then pitched around a double in the fourth inning. He retired the side in order in the fifth. However, Portland would build another two-out rally in the sixth inning. Hudson Potts singled and Ronaldo Hernandez hit a wall-scraping double putting runners at second and third. Next Ryan Fitgerald doubled to right and cleared the bases, giving Portland a 3-2 lead.

Portland added a run in the eighth inning as Joey Maneses cranked a solo home run. The Yard Goats got a run in the ninth inning to make it 4-3 on Jameson Hannah’s sac fly. However Zach Kelly retired the final batter with Jose Gomez at second base for the save.

The Yard Goats continue a six-game road trip against the Portland Sea Dogs on Wednesday night at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine. The game will be broadcast on AM 1410 WPOP and FM 100.9 FM and newsradio1410.iheart.com. The Yard Goats return to Dunkin’ Donuts Park on Tuesday, July 13th (7:05 PM) and will start a six-game homestand against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Tickets are available by visiting the website, yardgoatsbaseball.com.