Sea Dogs Shutout Senators in Series Finale

HARRISBURG, PA – The Portland Sea Dogs (18-12) shutout the Harrisburg Senators (10-19) 2-0 in the series finale at FNB Field on Sunday afternoon. Portland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the series allowing eight hits and did not allow a walk.

Matthew Kent (4-0) hurled 6.0 shutout innings allowing six hits and striking out three and was awarded the win for Portland. Tim Cate (1-3) was given the loss tossing 5.0 innings allowing one run on five hits while walking three and striking out four. Jose Adames earned his eighth save of the season pitching 1.1 shutout innings with two strikeouts. He continues to lead the Double-A Northeast Leagues in saves.

The Sea Dogs plated their first run of the game in the top of the fifth inning. With one-out, Jhonny Pereda hit a double to deep left centerfield. The very next batter, Joey Meneses, also hit a double and drove home Pereda. Portland led 1-0 after the fifth inning.

In the top of the sixth inning, Tanner Nishioka led off with a double to left field then advanced to third on a fielding error by the centerfielder, Carlos Tocci. With Nishioka at third, Michael Osinski hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield and the Sea Dogs extended their lead, 2-0.

The Sea Dogs have the day off tomorrow before returning to Hadlock Field on Tuesday at 6:00pm to face the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.