Dalbec and Mata lead the way, 'Dogs win 9-3 at Richmond

Richmond, Va. - Bobby Dalbec knocked in four runs, and Bryan Mata (2-3) fired five strong innings, as the Portland Sea Dogs (18-21, 45-61) beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels (16-22, 39-66), 9-3 on Tuesday night at the Diamond.

Portland broke the game open with five runs in the second inning against losing pitcher Brandon Lawson (4-6, 3.88). Tate Matheny knocked in the first run of the night with an infield single. Jarren Duran added a two-run single and Dalbec clocked a two-run triple. 
Mata fanned eight batters over five strong innings, allowing two runs on a homer to Jacob Heyward.
The 'Dogs added four runs in the ninth inning to put the game away. Jhon Nunez supplied a run-scoring single. Duran followed with a sacrifice fly, and Dalbec capped off a huge night with a two-run single.
Lefty Dedgar Jimenez fired two scoreless frames on two hits and fanned two to earn his second save of the season. 
The Sea Dogs and Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants affiliate) continue their three-game series on Wednesday night with a 6:35 first pitch from the Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. Lefty Daniel McGrath (2-0, 1.46) takes on Richmond lefty Caleb Barager (3-3, 3.73).
Radio coverage on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network begins at 6:20 PM. The game is available on the tune-in app and MiLB.TV.
Tickets for the next homestand are available at 207-879-9500 or seadogs.com. Book your nine-inning vacation today!