Sea Dogs 6, Fisher Cats 2
- Updated: April 21, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (7-7) were outscored by the Portland Sea Dogs (8-4) Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field, falling 6-2.
New Hampshire starter Adam Macko (L, 0-1) reached a new season-high with 5 2/3 innings and struck out six in the loss. Macko gave up one run on three hits through five innings until Portland turned around three consecutive extra-base hits with two outs in the sixth, ending his line with three runs (two of them earned) on five hits.
Portland’s Hunter Dobbins (W, 1-0) secured the quality start in his six innings and surrendered one run on four hits. Felix Cepeda (S, 3) recorded the six-out save with a run allowed on a pair of New Hampshire hits.
Offensively, Fisher Cats shortstop Michael Turconi finished with a 2-for-3 day and led the offense with an RBI and scoring once. The Fisher Cats offense struck out only once in the loss.
The six-game series concludes Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field with a 1:05 PM EDT first pitch between New Hampshire and Portland. Fisher Cats RHP Trent Palmer (1-0, 4.26 ERA) is scheduled to oppose Portland RHP Angel Bastardo (0-1, 3.72 ERA) in the series capper. First pitch from Portland is scheduled for 1 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the Fisher Cats Radio Network.
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